Chengdu Tianfu Airport Layover Tour

Chengdu, China
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Duration3h - 8h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Make the most of your layover at Chengdu Tianfu International Airport and turn dull waiting time into a fantastic trip. Thanks to Chengdu’s 240-hour visa-free transit policy, eligible international transit guests can explore the city without a formal visa.
The airport is just a 1.5-hour drive to downtown Chengdu. We offer flexible private itineraries tailored for layovers from 6 hours to over 15 hours. The full arrival process takes around one hour, and the team will assist you with all transit formalities and luggage service for a seamless experience.
Your top pick is Chengdu Giant Panda Base, where you can get close to cute giant pandas, watch their daily activities and capture great photos for an exclusive unforgettable experience.
Each of the following options features our main attractions, and we can add nearby free-entry scenic spots to your itinerary if you have extra time.

Options

Giant Panda Base without Guide

Optional Nearby Sights: Arrange ticket-free sights by your layover time at no extra cost.
Duration: 3 hours
Panda Base Transfer & Tickets: Giant Panda Base:Transfer+Tickets WITHOUT Guide

Car
Important Note: No tour guide service is provided.
Pickup included

Leshan Giant Buddha

Optional Nearby Sights: Arrange ticket-free sights by your layover time at no extra cost.
Duration: 6 hours
Leshan Local Snacks: If time permits, we can take you to taste famous Leshan local snacks at your own cost.
Leshan Giant Buddha: Leshan Giant Buddha：Car, Ticket & Guide
Car
Pickup included

No‑Ticket Required City Landma

Duration: 8 hours
No‑Ticket Required City Landma: Chengdu’s free top sights: IFS Panda, Taikoo Li, Kuanzhai Alley, People’s Park, Wenshu Monastery, and more.
Car
Pickup included

DE/FR/ES/RU Giant Panda Base

Optional Nearby Sights: Arrange ticket-free sights by your layover time at no extra cost.
Duration: 6 hours
DE/FR/ES/RU Giant Pand Base : DE/FR/ES/RU Giant Pand Base : Transfer, Tickets & Guide
Car
Pickup included

Giant Panda Base with Guide

Optional Nearby Sights: Add free nearby sights based on your layover duration, no extra cost.
Duration: 6 hours
Giant Panda Base with Guide: Giant Panda Base: Car, Ticket & Guide
Includes Tianfu airport pick-up/drop-off, panda base entry ticket & private guide.
Car
Pickup included

DE/FR/ES/RU Panda&Buddha

Optional Nearby Sights: Arrange ticket-free sights by your layover time at no extra cost.
Duration: 6 hours
DE/FR/ES/RU Panda&Buddha: DE/FR/ES/RU Panda Base&Leshan Giant Buddha: Transfer + Ticket + Guide
Car
Pickup included

Giant Panda Base & Buddha

Duration: 8 hours
Giant Panda Base & Buddha: Giant Panda Base & Leshan Giant Buddha: Car, Guide & Tickets
Car
Pickup included

Sichuan Opera: Ticket+Guide

Optional Nearby Sights: Arrange ticket-free sights by your layover time at no extra cost.
Duration: 6 hours
Sichuan Opera: Ticket+Guide: UNESCO Sichuan Opera face-changing shows fit your layover. 70–90 min of folk music & acrobatics daily.
Car
Pickup included

What's included

  • Private air-conditioned vehicle and professional driver
  • Entrance tickets for attractions listed in your chosen option
  • Luggage handling and transfer assistance
  • Round-trip airport pickup and drop-off
  • Fuel fee, highway toll and parking fee
  • Real-time flight monitoring
  • Meals
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned private car straight to the Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Base. Then follow your guide along shaded paths lined with bamboo. Watch giant pandas eat bamboo, climb trees, and play in their natural-looking homes, stop by the panda nursery to see the cute cubs, and let your guide tell you all about panda behavior, breeding, and conservation. Take your time walking through the base’s pretty gardens, calm lakes, and green areas at a slow, easy pace.
  2. Leshan Giant Buddha
    3m · Admission ticket included
    Marvel at the Leshan Giant Buddha, the world’s biggest cliff‑carved sitting Buddha. Built in the Tang Dynasty, this 71‑meter‑tall statue faces the river junction, surrounded by stunning natural scenery. A UNESCO World Heritage Site and a must‑see ancient Chinese Buddhist treasure.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Upon arrival at Chengdu Tianfu Airport, please proceed to the Arrival Hall Our driver/guide will be waiting for you holding a sign with the lead traveler's name. If you have any difficulty locating us, please call or WhatsApp us.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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