Once the capital for the Shu Kingdom, Chengdu has grown into a modern city that now serves as the capital of the Sichuan Province of China. Along with many historical attractions you may get to visit, the main highlight of most tours of Chengdu is the Chengdu Panda Breeding Base, where you will have the opportunity to see mother pandas with their babies up close at the largest panda breeding center in the world. The surrounding towns are great destinations to acquaint you with the culture and lifestyle of many of China's people. Contact us to start planning your trip to Chengdu!

Top Chengdu Tours for 2021-2022

Traditional Chinese sachets for New Year's

Chinese New Year Festival

6 Days from $2,484

Spend five full days experiencing the Chinese New Year and Spring Festival like the locals do in the Sichuan Province. Enjoy time with a local family on New Year's Eve, watch performances, play games, and enjoy street eats as you celebrate the coming New Year on this Spring Festival tour.

Giant panda at the research base in Chengdu

Wonders of Sichuan

4 Days from $1,293

Explore Chengdu, visit World Heritage Sites, visit the Panda Base, and tour Zanxingdui Museum. Extend your China vacation to include this short Sichuan tour!

Tibet's Wild Frontier

11 Days from $4,464

This 11-day Tibetan expedition tour is a great introduction to this remote region of the world. Explore the Tibet-Qinghai plateau, visit the Giant Panda Breeding Center, enjoy a homestay with a local family in Tagong, hike the surrounding slopes of Zhonglu, and visit the Shangli Ancient Town.

Journey to Everest

10 Days from $4,470

En route to Everest Base Camp, this 10-day expedition through central Tibet explores Potala Palace & the notable Norbulingka and Sera Monasteries. Travel the Friendship Highway to Yamdrok Lake & end the day with a visit to Tashi Lhunpo Monastery. Finally, explore the highest monastery in the world, Rongbuk, as you hike or drive to Base Camp .

Flavors of China

12 Days from $5,175

This 12-day culinary-focused tour of China acquaints you with authentically prepared Peking Duck in Beijing followed by a dumpling feast in the old Chinese capital of Xi'an. Then you'll head south to the Sichuan Province where Chengdu boasts its infamous Hot Pot dinner. The tour ends in Shanghai for a mix of international flavors and cuisine.

Amdo Tibet Homestay

6 Days from $2,112

This cultural immersion gives you a peek into the Han Chinese, Tibetan, and Hui cultures. A 6-day stay in the Amdo Tibetan region offers a first-hand look at this unique way of life, as you hike the Draga-na Gorge and learn about the way of life as you assist in making daily meals with your host family in the Tiewu & Langmusi Villages.

Boundless China

25 Days from $11,566

From Beijing to Shanghai and everything in between this 25-day in depth tour uncovers the hidden gems of China. From China's large cities to small villages this tour incorporates it all as well as opportunities to hike, bike and raft! Enjoy learning about the many unique and diverse regions of this country.

Great Wall, Dynasties, & Rivers

Active China
12 Days from $4,245

On this 12-day active tour of China, you will hike the Jinshanling section of the Great Wall, see rice terraces near Ping'an Village, pandas in Chengdu, bike along the Li River in Yangshuo, and kayak the Yulong River. Visit the Forbidden City & Summer Palace in Beijing & the Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an.

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Highlights of Chengdu
Enjoy the highlights of the Sichuan Province from its capital of Chengdu:

Learn about the history of the region at the Wuhou Temple.
Visit Wanjiang Pavilion Park on the Jinjiang River, where you'll see the Xue Tao Memorial and over 150 different species of bamboo.
Explore the city's old historical remains at the Broad & Narrow Alleys.
Witness the impressive UNESCO-designated irrigation system of Dyjiangyan City, dating backto 256 BC.
Ascend Mt. Qingcheng, where you will see temples & sanctuaries tucked into a scenic mountain landscape.
Visit the Chengdu Panda Breeding Base, where you will see an adult panda village, the panda "kindergarten", and mother and baby pandas interacting with each other.
Explore the ruins of Sanxingdui, where the Shu Kingdom was thought to have had their capital 3,000 years ago.