Name: Chengdu: Panda Country
Brand: WildChina
SKU: 1

About this Journey

Travel into the heart of the southwestern province of Sichuan, home of the panda and the pepper. Despite being the fourth largest city in China, Chengdu remains a calm metropolis with a relaxing teahouse culture. The slower pace of life in Sichuan makes it the perfect place for the laidback giant panda to prosper. On this trip, you’ll not only get the chance to view China’s cuddly icon at a panda base, you’ll also get the chance to sample Sichuan’s famous numbing peppercorns, experience Taoist spirituality, witness the Sichuanese operatic art of face-changing, and stand in the presence of the world’s largest stone Buddha.

What we love

Getting the chance to see China's adored giant panda in a natural setting at Chengdu Panda Base
Immersing yourself in Taoism at Qingyang Temple, where legend has it that Taoism's founder Lao Tzu was born
Tasting Sichuan's world famous spicy cuisine

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Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Chengdu

Arrive in Chengdu and meet your WildChina guide • Transfer to your hotel for check-in • Savor a Sichuan hotpot dinner, dipping meats, vegetables, and adventurous local delicacies into a bubbling pot of spicy broth for a true taste of the region’s fiery spirit.

Day 2Chengdu

Discover the Jinsha Archaeological Museum, home to 3,000-year-old treasures including gold masks and the Golden Sun Bird, the emblem of Chengdu • Visit Qingyang Taoist Temple, birthplace of Laozi, and explore its Eight Trigrams Pavilion, square foundation, and hidden idols of Taoist deities • Experience the artistry of baijiu blending at Shuijingfang Distillery, where you’ll explore unique flavors, create your own baijiu blend to take home, and enjoy refreshing cocktails • Stroll through Wangjianglou Park, where locals dance, drink tea, and invite passersby to try traditional ear cleaning.

Day 3Chengdu

Drive 1.5 hours from Chengdu to Dujiangyan • Visit the Dujiangyan Panda Base to see giant pandas in a bamboo-covered habitat designed for their rewilding, with optional volunteer activities on request • Enjoy a VIP evening at the Sichuan Opera, watching the legendary face-changing performance alongside acrobatics, comedy, and optional traditional ear cleaning.

Day 4(Optional Extension) Leshan

Travel to Leshan, home to Mount Emei and the Leshan Giant Buddha • Stand before the 71-meter-tall Buddha carved into red sandstone cliffs in AD 713, large enough for a person to sit on its toenail • Learn how the carving’s construction calmed the river waters and explore the lush surroundings of this UNESCO World Heritage site.

Hotels

Upper House Chengdu

Luxury Boutique

An enthralling and vibrant hotel in Chengdu, Upper House Chengdu celebrates a city with a rich, fabled past and extremely exciting future through an inspiring blend of traditional heritage touches and modern comforts. With an ideal location in the heart of the city, the hotel invites travelers to unwind at the teahouse, fill up on a variety of Chinese and western cuisines, and rejuvenate with a bespoke treatment at the day spa.

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Details

What’s Included

All services of WildChina English-speaking guide(s)
Accommodation based on double occupancy with breakfasts included
All overland transfers with private chauffeur and in-transport refreshments
Private chauffeur service to and from airport at start and end of your trip
All admission fees and activity expenses, as noted in the itinerary
Meals as noted in the itinerary with complimentary drinking water

What’s Excluded

International and domestic flights, domestic trains, plus relevant taxes
Chinese tourist visa, which is required for most foreign passport holders
Travel and medical insurance
Meals, apart from those included in the itinerary, and alcohol
Expenses of a personal nature
Excursions and activities not included in the itinerary
Discretionary gratuities for guides and drivers

Next Steps

How do I book this tour?

Please use the inquiry form on the right-hand side of this page or email info@wildchina.com to get started. One of our travel designers will be in touch accordingly to start the process of planning your custom China trip!

What is the payment schedule?

Deposit:

Once you are ready to book, a $500 USD per person planning fee is required to begin reserving your arrangements. This will go towards your total trip costs and will be taken off your final balance amount.

Full payment:
Full trip payment will be requested 60 days prior to departure. If you’re booking within 60 days of your departure, you may be asked to pay make the full payment straight away.

Payments can be made via credit card, bank transfer, WeChat or Alipay.

What is your cancellation policy?

See our full booking conditions here.

Why WildChina

We’re on the ground with you

Our team of advisors will design every detail of the trip with you through close consultation, then orchestrate your entire journey while on the ground. We’re in the same time zone as you, so we can fulfill requests and handle issues without a hitch. With over 40 staff in China and an expansive network of operational partners across the country, we have the manpower to ensure your journey is safe, reliable and comfortable from beginning to end.

Your trip, your way

Flexibility is our highest-ranking compliment. We pull off journeys for pioneers with a 6-hour layover to Hollywood’s elite, and everywhere in between. Our team regularly pulls off unprecedented logistical feats; nearly any time frame or budget is within our realm. No matter how you wish to experience China, we are here to bring that dream to life.

We embody passion

WildChina guides are carefully handpicked for their knowledge and charisma, then meticulously trained to maintain our exceptional service standards. They are expert storytellers and passionate natives of the regions where they guide, having the perfect combination of local insights and service know-how to bring you seamless once-in-a- lifetime moments all across China.

The little things, the big picture

Supporting inspired local economies allows you to experience the soul of the destination, while also protecting and cultivating China’s artisanal culture. From watching artisans creating their handcrafts, to picking organic vegetables for dinner on a local farm, our tours are designed to showcase and protect China’s heritage, both natural and human.

Chengdu: Panda Country

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