Chengdu Full-Day Tour: Pandas, Traditional Teahouse & Hot Pot

5.0 (16 reviews) Chengdu, China
Duration12h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers
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Overview

Discover the best of Chengdu in one day, from its famous giant pandas to its laid-back teahouse culture and legendary Sichuan cuisine. Visit the Chengdu Panda Base, enjoy a delicious local lunch, and spend the afternoon experiencing the city's traditional tea culture. Finish with a flavorful Sichuan hotpot dinner, bringing together Chengdu's wildlife, local traditions, and food in one unforgettable experience.

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Local Teahouse Visit
  • China Travel Guide PDF
  • Hotel Pick-Up
  • Bottled Water, Soft Drinks, Tea & Beer
  • Authentic "Fly Restaurant" Lunch
  • Expert English-Speaking Guide
  • Sichuan Hotpot Dinner
  • Guided Chengdu Panda Base Visit (Entrance Ticket Included)
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
    2h 30m · Admission ticket included
    Start the day at this 400-acre park designed to give pandas a natural home. Walk along pathways and platforms to see playful cubs, adult pandas, and the rare red panda. Your guide will share stories about panda behavior, conservation, and fun facts about these iconic animals.
  2. Chengdu
    1h
    Enjoy lunch at a favorite spot for authentic Sichuan dishes. Dishes are cooked and placed on a table, where customers point at what they want and grab it! Try tea-smoked duck, chilled bean jelly noodles, pork with crispy rice, and other classic dishes.
  3. Chengdu
    2h
    Travel to a historic teahouse in Chengdu where tea culture has remained unchanged for decades. Sip tea alongside locals, watch (or play!) a game of Mahjong, and learn why tea has always been a staple of local culture. From volunteers to craftsmen with decades of history, this stop offers a window into the slow, social rhythms of Chengdu life.
  4. Chengdu
    1h 30m
    Finish your day with a bubbling Sichuan hotpot at a traditional restaurant near Kuanzhai Alley. Cook fresh ingredients like tender beef, shrimp paste, and local specialties in a flavorful, spicy broth, with your guide helping you navigate the menu. Cool things down afterward with local desserts like bingfen, a refreshing jelly, or hongtang ciba, sticky rice cakes with brown sugar.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Hotel pick-up is available for guests staying within Chengdu’s third ring road.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • 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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