Private Tour
All-Inclusive Private Panda & Hidden Ancient Town Tour
Overview
Available languages
9 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
All-Inclusive & Hassle-Free Experience – No hidden costs!
Includes:
✔ Comfortable private vehicle & professional driver
✔ Knowledgeable English-speaking foodie guide
✔ All entrance fees
✔ Generous food tasting at multiple stops
✔ Main authentic lunch experience
Why Food Lovers Choose This Tour?
Curated by locals - We skip tourist traps for genuine flavors
Story behind every bite - Learn food history and preparation
Hands-on opportunities - Try making some dishes yourself
Perfect For:
Foodies craving real Sichuan flavors
Culture seekers wanting authentic interactions
Photographers hunting unique culinary moments
Travelers who believe eating local = understanding culture
Giant Panda Base Visit – Get up close with pandas, learning about conservation efforts from an expert English-speaking guide.
Step Into a Living Ancient Painting
Timeless Architecture & Culture
One-Stop Authentic Food Journey
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Authentic Sichuan lunch
Private vehicle with driver (hotel pick-up and drop-off)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Entrance tickets to the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
Private English-speaking guide
Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Giant Panda Breeding Research Base (Xiongmao Jidi)
The Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding is more than just a place to see pandas—it’s an educational experience that highlights the challenges and triumphs of panda conservation. Informative exhibits and displays throughout the base provide insights into the biology, behavior, and conservation status of giant pandas. You’ll learn about the threats they face in the wild, such as habitat loss and climate change, and the ongoing efforts to protect them. One of the highlights of a visit to the base is the opportunity to witness the pandas during their feeding times, when they are most active. Watching a panda expertly peel and eat bamboo is a fascinating experience that showcases their unique adaptations and behaviors. For those interested in a more in-depth experience, the base offers special programs, such as volunteer opportunities or behind-the-scenes tours, where you can learn about the daily care and management of these incredible animals.
Yuantong Ancient Town
Step Into a Living Ancient Painting – Yuantong Ancient Town is hailed as"The Living Riverside Scene at Qingming Festival", offering an authentic, uncommercialized glimpse into old Sichuan. Unlike touristy ancient towns, Yuantong remains a real, working village where locals live traditionally. Timeless Architecture & Culture – Discover China's classic arched stone bridges, Qing dynasty guildhalls, and hidden alleyways lined with traditional workshops. Watch artisans practice centuries-old crafts like bamboo weaving and soy sauce brewing. Must-Try Local Specialties Included: • Oil-slick duck(油烫鸭) - Crispy, aromatic legacy dish •Fermented bean snacks - Aged in ancient courtyards • Hand-pulled noodles - Made the traditional way • Stone-ground tofu - Prepared daily using old methods • Local rice wines - Brewed in family cellars
Options
All-Inclusive Private Panda & Hidden Ancient Town Tour
Pickup included
Reviews
7 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
An Unforgettable Experience
francescobW973GI,
Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An unforgettable experience! We booked 3 tours with Lalaland, 2 of which were customised and tailored to our own needs. What can I say.. they were Awesome! They took care of everything for us and planned the whole tours around our interests and needs. I especially was interested in Chinese ancient towns and tea culture. Unfortunately, because of time, for the first two tours we couldn't have an actual Chinese tea experience. But on our third tour we did have an authentic tea drinking experience!😍😍 Thanks to Lalaland, we experienced authentic Chengdu food, culture and traditions! We couldn't be happier with these 3 tours!😆 And the team is simply spot-on! Advices for the Lalaland team: The only advice we have for the team to further improve the experience: always have a plan B. If things get out of hand, if queues become endless and you need to wait in the queue for longer than expected, having a plan B truly helps you avoid wasting time and still focusing on the experiences the clients wanted. Ideas for further improvements: This is just an idea — you could consider offering extra-hour options to extend the tour if it runs late but is still ongoing. Thank you so much for these unforgettable memories, on behalf of us all!! 😍💫
Amazing tour and service
Z5822DToliverl,
Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had Lala for a private tour. Was very accommodating and hospitable. Very good local knowledge of chengdu and the surrounding areas. Would definately recommend.
Brilliant guide- and authentic experience
sueeO670IL,
Sep 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00LaLa is the best guide. She is so attentive, friendly and pays such great attention to detail, working with us to provide a unique and interesting experience. She is knowledgeable, professional and worked very hard to make sure that we got an amazing abd authentic experience. I cannot recommend her highly enough- fabulous LaLa and Lalaland for a wonderful time.
A fabulous, well organised and varied trip!
LynnJ60,
Sep 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing day trip to visit the panda base on the outskirts of Chengdu, followed by an authentic lunch and onto a fascinating ancient city. Lala was a most professional, fun and informative guide who went above and beyond to make this day trip really special and one to always treasure and remember. I thoroughly recommend Lalaland as a tour company for exploring both Chengdu city and the wider regions. I wish her every success with her relatively fledgling but expanding business.
A beautiful day for our family
Claudiotte,
Aug 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a wonderful experience! A beautiful day with a special Lala and staff. What can I say? Trust her and you will be happy to visit these amazing places! ☺️
Wonderful experience
Claudia L,
Aug 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00What a beautiful experience! Lala is a special person. The tour has been wonderful. We'll come back in the future and we'll have a new tour with Lala, for sure!
The best experience in Chengdu!!!!!
Alexander T,
May 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was an amazing experience created for us by Lala! We've got more than we bargained for. Two tours in one! We were picked up at the hotel by Lala and it was a very comfortable ride to Panda Base. Drinks and snacks were provided during the tour. Then we were taken to an old village where we had a hotpot. It was sooo good! The place itself was very beautiful. I have taken lots of photos on this trip. We were not treated as customers but rather friends who paid a visit after a long time. We are very thankful to Lala to make our stay in Chengdu a memorable one!
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