Private Customized Chengdu City Highlights Tour with Hotpot Meal
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Private Customized Chengdu City Highlights Tour with Hotpot Meal

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About this experience

Experience the best of Chengdu city on a full-day customized tour. A private car and a knowledgeable local guide and customize the tour to your must- see locations. Your personal guide will help you design the perfect itinerary, see Chengdu highlights from historical sties and temples to gardens, parks, pandas and markets. Travel at your own pace, and stop to snap photos, grab a souvenir or explore. Chengdu City is at your fingertips on this private tour! This private tour including entrance fee, lunch or dinner depending on your start time with round trip hotel transfers.

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Private Tour

Your tour guide will hold your name sign waiting in the lobby of your hotel by holding your name sign <br/>Pickup included

What's included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
English speaking guide
Bottled water
Private Tour
Entrance Fee

Detailed itinerary

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Start your private tour of Chengdu with hotel pickup at your preferred time. Your knowledgeable guide transfers you by private vehicle and introduces you to several landmarks, shopping area and things to do in Chengdu City, discuss with your guide then decide the places you want to go.

Typically you will start your tour with the visit to Wenshu Yuan Monastery.

Wenshu yuan Monastery is the best-preserved Buddhist temple in the city with hundreds of bronze, wooden and stone statues, and Buddhist relics. Since the Tang (618-907) dynasties, over 500 pieces of painting and calligraphy by celebrities have been stored here.

Stroll around the courtyard with your tour guide, get to know about the Buddhism in China, see how locals pray here with incense. Admire different culture relics and explore its exquisite garden and solemn halls.

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Then, move on to the Wuhou Memorial Temple which was built in the 6th century in memory of the Emperor Liu Bei and the Prime Minister Zhuge Liang of the Shu Kingdom.

Follow your tour guide to explore important buildings including: the Temple of Liu Bei, the Temple of Zhuge Liang and Sanyi Temple, and the Tomb of Liubei.

Get to know the histories and stories behind.

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Stop 3

Continue your visit to Kuanzhai Alley which is a popular entertainment and nightlife block, with traditional Chinese style buildings,

Follow your tour guide, explore the area and get to know Chengdu's folk culture, local life. Then, check out the Well Allay which shows the new life of Chengdu people, as well as the most open, most diverse, and most dynamic zone in the area.

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Stop 4

Enjoy a delicious Sichuan hotpot lunch or dinner (depending on your start time). It also can be changed to a regular Chinese meal. Then move on to Giant Panda Breeding Research Base.

Upon arrival, spend some leisure time to see the Giant pandas including new born babies, teenagers and adult pandas. Learn about the different stages of panda’s life from infancy to adulthood. Visit the research laboratory, the museum, the panda playground, the animal hospital, and the facility's beautiful lake. You can take photos these enchanting and endangered creatures as they relax in their natural environment.

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If you are museum person, you can choose to spend some time at Chengdu Museum, where you can learn the history of the city and the interesting Puppetry and Shadow Play.

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Stop 6

Finally, explore Jinli Pedestrian Street, once was one of the busiest commercial streets during the Shu Kingdom (221-263). Today, you can find boutique shops, modern bards and restaurants, and all types of local snacks.

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Stop 7 Pass by

Here, we listed more sites if you want to go:

People's Park is well-known for the Memorial to Railway Protection Movement, winding Gold Water Stream, Chrysanthemum Show, and time-honored teahouses.

Qingyang Palace which is considered to be the oldest Taoist temple in the city.

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Sichuan Museum, the largest comprehensive museum in southwestern China, features 260,000 items in its historical collections and more than 60,000 relics.

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You also can choose to explore a local fresh market, Antique market, doing massage, check out the local's life in the park. Just feel free to discuss with your tour guide.

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Feel free to choose the sites you want to go in Chengdu City, and your guide will put together an itinerary for you. The tour last between 6-8 hours, at the end of the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Chengdu.

What's not included

Gratuites
Food and Drink

Available languages

Guide guide
CMN EN

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Important information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

About Chengdu

Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan province, is renowned as the home of the giant panda and famous for its rich history, spicy cuisine, and vibrant culture. This ancient city offers a unique blend of traditional charm and modern urban development, with lush tea houses, bustling markets, and stunning natural landscapes.

Top Attractions

Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding

This world-renowned research base is home to over 120 giant pandas. Visitors can observe these adorable creatures up close and learn about conservation efforts.

Nature 2-3 hours ¥55

Jinli Ancient Street

A well-preserved ancient street with traditional architecture, local snacks, and cultural performances. It's a great place to experience Sichuan's rich history and culture.

Historical 1-2 hours Free (shopping and food at additional cost)

Wenshu Monastery

One of the oldest and best-preserved Buddhist monasteries in China. It's known for its peaceful atmosphere, beautiful architecture, and vegetarian cuisine.

Religious 1-2 hours Free (donations welcome)

Dujiangyan Irrigation System

An ancient irrigation system built over 2,000 years ago. It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a testament to ancient Chinese engineering.

Historical Half day ¥80

Chengdu Panda Base

A research and breeding center for giant pandas. Visitors can see pandas in a natural setting and learn about conservation efforts.

Nature 2-3 hours ¥55

Must-Try Local Dishes

Mapo Tofu

A spicy tofu dish with minced meat, typically pork or beef, and fermented black beans. It's known for its numbing spiciness.

Dinner Vegetarian versions available.

Dan Dan Noodles

Noodles topped with a spicy sauce made from chili oil, Sichuan pepper, minced pork, and scallions. It's a popular street food.

Lunch/Dinner Can be made vegetarian.

Hot Pot

A communal dining experience where diners cook raw ingredients in a shared pot of boiling broth. Sichuan hot pot is known for its spicy broth.

Dinner Vegetarian and non-vegetarian options available.

Sichuan Dumplings

Steamed or boiled dumplings filled with minced pork, shrimp, or vegetables. They're often served with a spicy dipping sauce.

Lunch/Dinner Vegetarian options available.

Popular Activities

Hiking Mountain biking Rock climbing Tea house visits Spa treatments Park picnics Museum visits Temple tours

Best Time to Visit

March to May, September to November

Spring and autumn offer pleasant weather, making it ideal for outdoor activities and sightseeing. The city is less crowded during these periods compared to summer.

15-25°C 59-77°F

Practical Information

Language

  • Official: Mandarin
  • Widely spoken: Sichuanese, English (limited)
  • English: Limited

Currency

Renminbi (RMB) (CNY)

Time Zone

CST (UTC+8)

Electricity

220VV, 50HzHz

Safety Information

Overall Safety Rating: Generally safe

Chengdu is generally safe for travelers, with low crime rates. However, as with any major city, it's important to be aware of your surroundings and take precautions to protect yourself and your belongings.

Important Precautions:
  • • Keep valuables secure
  • • Use licensed taxis
  • • Be cautious of strangers offering help or services

Getting there

By air
  • Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport • 16 km from city center
  • Chengdu Tianfu International Airport • 45 km from city center
By train

Chengdu Railway Station, Chengdu East Railway Station

By bus

Chengdu Long-Distance Bus Station, Chengdu North Long-Distance Bus Station

Getting around

Public transport

The metro system is efficient and covers most of the city. It's a convenient and affordable way to get around.

Taxis

Available • Apps: Didi Chuxing

Rentals

Car, Bike, Scooter

Neighborhoods

Jinli Ancient Street Wuhou Shrine Chunxi Road Kuanzhai Alley

Day trips

Mount Qingcheng
60 km from Chengdu • Full day

A scenic mountain known for its beautiful landscapes, ancient temples, and hiking trails. It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a great escape from the city.

Leshan Giant Buddha
130 km from Chengdu • Full day

A massive stone statue of Buddha carved into a cliff face during the Tang Dynasty. It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a remarkable feat of ancient engineering.

Jiuzhaigou Valley
340 km from Chengdu • Overnight

A stunning national park known for its colorful lakes, waterfalls, and diverse wildlife. It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a popular destination for nature lovers.

Festivals

Sichuan Festival • Late August Lantern Festival • February (Lunar calendar) Chengdu International Non-violence Week • October

Pro tips

  • Learn a few basic Mandarin phrases to enhance your experience and interact with locals.
  • Try the local street food, but be cautious and choose busy stalls with high turnover.
  • Visit the Chengdu Panda Base early in the morning to see the pandas at their most active.
  • Explore the city's tea houses and experience the rich tea culture of Sichuan.
  • Take a day trip to Mount Qingcheng or Jiuzhaigou Valley for a stunning natural experience.
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