Pandas, Chengdu & Dujiangyan (Superior)
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PRIVATE TOUR: Explore Chengdu and its surrounds on this relaxed four-day journey, beginning and ending in the city. You’ll have time to settle in before heading out to meet China’s most famous residents at the Dujiangyan Giant Panda Base and discover the ancient Dujiangyan Irrigation System, a remarkable UNESCO-listed engineering feat. Enjoy the local night-market atmosphere before travelling to the scenic Wolong National Nature Reserve to visit the Shenshuping Panda Base, set amid forested mountains.
For a detailed itinerary and information about visas, money, weather and more.
Tour Overview
Duration
4 daysHotel Rating
4-5 star hotelsStarts
ChengduEnds
ChengduMinimum Age
12 years oldMaximum Age
Tours have upper age limits for several reasons, such as but not limited to: tour pace, activity level, and accommodation standards. If you fall outside of this age limit, we do have lots of other tours in China that are suitable for all ages!
Arrival Transfer
Yes, 1 transfer per bookingDeparture Transfer
Yes, 1 transfer per bookingTour Guide
Services of English-speaking local guides for included sightseeing and activitiesCountry
ChinaMeals Included
Breakfast: 3, Lunch: 2Passengers
€944.00
€283.00
Tour Style
Group Size
Min 2 / Max Private Tour
Trip Type
Short Stays
Range
On this tour, you won't be joined by other travellers, and will just be travelling with your booking party. Some transportation & sightseeing may be shared, check the Inclusions for more information.
Guiding Style
This tour includes scheduled sightseeing with expert guides in key destinations as per the Inclusions, as well as transportation (either with a driver or public transport), plus of course your accommodation. There is no single tour guide or tour leader throughout the trip. You’ll have support where it counts, and more freedom in between. Our cruise tours also fall into this category where you will be looked after by a crew. For more information, check the Inclusions of this tour.
Tour Pace
A balanced pace, with a mix of free time and visits to multiple locations, allowing for both relaxation and exploration. Generally doesn't visit more than one or two destinations per day.
Physical Rating
A moderate amount of walking is required during sightseeing, with some free time, offering a balance between activity and relaxation. As a general rule, you should be able to walk 2-kilometres without stopping.
Tour Guide
Services of English-speaking local guides for included sightseeing and activitiesGroup Size
Min 2 / Max Private TourRange
On this tour, you won't be joined by other travellers, and will just be travelling with your booking party. Some transportation & sightseeing may be shared, check the Inclusions for more information.
Guiding Style
This tour includes scheduled sightseeing with expert guides in key destinations as per the Inclusions, as well as transportation (either with a driver or public transport), plus of course your accommodation. There is no single tour guide or tour leader throughout the trip. You’ll have support where it counts, and more freedom in between. Our cruise tours also fall into this category where you will be looked after by a crew. For more information, check the Inclusions of this tour.
Tour Pace
A balanced pace, with a mix of free time and visits to multiple locations, allowing for both relaxation and exploration. Generally doesn't visit more than one or two destinations per day.
Physical Rating
A moderate amount of walking is required during sightseeing, with some free time, offering a balance between activity and relaxation. As a general rule, you should be able to walk 2-kilometres without stopping.
Trip Type
Short StaysTour Highlights
Included
Not Included
Itinerary
Day 1 - Chengdu
On arrival in Chengdu, you are met by a local guide and driver before transferring to your hotel - a journey of around 40 minutes. The remainder of the day is at leisure, giving you time to rest after your journey or begin exploring the city at your own pace.
Day 2 - Pandas & Dujiangyan
Chengdu - Dujiangyan. After breakfast at the hotel, you travel to the Dujiangyan Giant Panda Base, one of three centres operated by the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda. Located around 60 km from Chengdu, this is the closest panda base to the city. The centre plays a key role in rescuing and breeding this endangered species, with dedicated patrol and rescue teams also monitoring wild panda populations in the surrounding areas.
After your visit, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before taking in the remarkable Dujiangyan Irrigation System. Built over 2,200 years ago, it is considered the oldest functioning water-control project in the world and is unique as an ancient dam-less irrigation system. Often described as the father of world hydrology engineering, it continues to regulate water flow across the Chengdu Plain, helping to prevent both floods and droughts. Together with the nearby Qingcheng Mountains, the site was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000.
In the evening, you can enjoy a relaxed stroll through a local night market, soaking up the atmosphere and flavours of the region.
Please note: The Dujiangyan Panda Base will be closed for renovation and upgrades from 23 April 2026 until further notice. Your itinerary may instead include a visit to the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. All other arrangements remain the same.
Day 3 - Wolong National Nature Reserve & Return to Chengdu
Dujiangyan - Wolong National Nature Reserve - Chengdu. Leaving Dujiangyan, you travel to the Wolong National Nature Reserve. Here, visit the Shenshuping Panda Base, one of the most well-known and important centres for the protection of forest ecosystems and rare wildlife, including the giant panda and the red panda. As one of the earliest reserves established for panda conservation, Wolong has long attracted zoologists from China and around the world, contributing significantly to research and protection efforts.
Set within a diverse subtropical landscape, the reserve also offers an attractive setting for sightseeing, with forested mountains and rich biodiversity forming a scenic backdrop. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before returning to Chengdu in the afternoon, a drive of approximately 1.5 to 2 hours.
Day 4 - Chengdu
Your tour comes to an end after breakfast and hotel check-out. An included transfer takes you to the airport or railway station, depending on your preference.
Tour Reviews
Extras and add-ons
If you'd like to add extras or add-ons to your booking, you can do this easily during checkout. Just review the available options and select any additional services or upgrades you'd like before completing your purchase.
Pre and Post Tour Accommodation
Extend your tour with us by booking pre and post-accommodation, available at a per-person, per-night rate.
Post Tour Accommodation - Chengdu
Pre-Tour Accommodation - Chengdu
Hotels
The hotels listed below are examples which we frequently use on this tour. Alternative hotels of a similar standard may be used instead.
If you are interested in booking pre or post-tour accommodation, here are some of the hotels we typically use.
Prices & Dates
'Twin/Double' prices are per person when there are 2 people on the same booking sharing a room. 'Single' prices are applicable to solo travellers or anyone wanting the privacy of their own room, based on a booking party of at least two travellers.
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