China · DAY TRIPS IN CHENGDU
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 10 day trips in Chengdu worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Door-to-door Chengdu day trip to see giant pandas at the research base and ride a boat under the Leshan Giant Buddha.
“Abby was an absolute delight. She really knew her way around the sanctuary and helped me get some great photos. We had some great conversations about our cultures and shared many laughs. She was also very knowledgeable about the Read more”
Small-group Chengdu day trip to see giant pandas at the Research Base, then the 71-meter Leshan Buddha and Lingyun Temple.
“Comprehensive knowledge of giant pandas, red pandas. Excellent Chinese and particularly Sichuan cuisine at lunch. Fabulous visit of Leshan Buddha and surrounding temples, together with very peaceful surroundings. Loved it. Well done Mark!”
Private day trip from Chengdu to the Leshan Giant Buddha and Huanglongxi Ancient Town, with pickup, transport, bottled water, and English explanations.
“Basically you are just paying for a driver to drive you to the Giant Buddha and Ancient Town. Driver will drop you off at the location and you are to figure out your own way through the attractions. The drop off point and the Giant Buddha was a 50min self hike. Personally didn't find this purchase worth it.”
Chengdu day tour to Leshan Giant Buddha by boat and a hands-on Sichuan tea village experience with farmer visits, picking, tasting, and lunch.
“This trip is remarkable. It blends in beautiful sights (Giant Buddha) with an authentic and local Chinese cultural experience. My guide was Patrick and he and the driver were both amazing!”
Private Chengdu day trip to Panda Base and Leshan Giant Buddha by boat, with smarter routes, skip-the-line help, and guide.
“The perfect cuide for the perfect day. The tour was 10/10, the pandas adorable, the big budah impresive …. And Molly, our guide, made everything even better. This tour is a must if you spend some time in Chengdu”
Join a one-day giant panda volunteer program at Dujiangyan or Wolong, with hands-on keeper tasks, lunch, panda cakes, and a certificate.
“Kevin was amazing - he was so helpful & informative, spoke perfect English and made the entire experience so memorable. We were able to see the pandas up close and it felt like a really hands on experience (just bear in mind that you do have to pay an additional CNY900 pp on top of the fees for the tour)”
Private Chengdu panda base tour plus Sichuan cooking class with hotel pickup, vegetarian monastery lunch, market spices, tea, and market time.
“This tour consists of three elements. A visit to a panda center, a visit to a monastery in the city center with a vegetarian meal and a preparation of some dishes with food bought at the market. Jerry was very enthusiastic and accommodating. Read moreAuto-translated”
One day from Chengdu to Mount Qingcheng and Dujiangyan, two UNESCO sites with private pickup, an English guide, and included tickets.
“Mark was an excellent guide. Knowledgeable, kind, and made sure everything was taken care of.”
One day Chengdu to Xi'an by bullet train, with private transfers and an English guide to the Terracotta Warriors, plus entrance tickets.
“A very nice day trip to visit the Terracotta Warriors. Most of the day will be spent traveling (about 10-12 hours at the train station, on the train, and in the car) and about 3-4 hours at the actual museum. It should be noted that you will need to nRead more”
Half-day Leshan Buddha boat ride plus a guided street-food crawl with a small group, English support, and guaranteed boat tickets.
“We liked our tour a lot, our guide Kris was excellent, very professional, attentive and friendly.”
Every kind of day out, and the best of each.
