Private Chengdu Day Tour: Giant Pandas and Jinsha Site Museum
Overview
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8 hours
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This private one-day tour focuses on the main highlights of Chengdu city. You will see China's national treasure, giant pandas in their natural habitat. After that you will stroll along ancient alleys and admire the historical Jinsha Site Museum. This tour will start early in the morning so that you can watch pandas at their most exciting time, during their daily breakfast feeding.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please have breakfast before tour starts, or bring some snacks with you as lunch time will be in the afternoon
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
What To Expect
Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
Your tour starts at 8:00am, when your guide and driver pick you up at the lobby of your hotel. You will first visit the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda, as the pandas are very active in the morning. There you will see lovely furry giant pandas of all ages eating and playing with each other. You will also have a chance to see the very cute baby pandas, as well as documents and pictures showing how these little pink mouse-size animals grow into giant white and black chubby pandas of over 220 lbs (100kg).
Kuanzhai Alley
You will then proceed to Broad and Narrow Alleys. It is really fun to stroll along the ancient street lined with many old houses and some newly-built ones with a traditional style. You will have your lunch here (own expense), and you can ask for your guide's advice on where to eat.
Options
One Day Chengdu Tour
Depart from your hotel at about 08:00. The tour covers Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda, Broad and Narrow Alleys and the Jinsha Site Museum. Pickup included
What‘s Included
Air conditioned car with chauffeur
Entrance fees to Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda and Thatched Cottage of Du Fu
Private English-speaking tour guide
Complimentary bottled water with unlimited supplies
Private Chengdu Day Tour: Giant Pandas and the Jinsha Site Museum
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Hotel accommodation
Not suitable for people over 80 years old
Pickup points
Ramada Chengdu North
No.799 Jinfu Road Chengdu China
Holiday Inn Chengdu Oriental Plaza by IHG
No.231 Zhiquanduan,East Avenue, Jinjiang District Chengdu China
Sheraton Chengdu Lido Hotel
No. 15, Section 1, Ren Min Zhong Road, Chengdu China
Hilton Chengdu
No.666 middle section of Tianfu Avenue Chengdu China
Chengdu Marriott Hotel Financial Centre
No 999 Tianfu Avenue North, High-tech Zone, Hi-Tech Zone Chengdu China
Grand Hyatt Chengdu
No.8 South Chunxi Road, Jinjiang District, Chicony Square Chengdu China
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
187 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Chengdu tea house and Panda vusit
AndrewandCathy,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a lovely city Chengdu is! Made even better by our guide Bella! What a beautiful young lady she is, full of great information and so very passionate about her home. Our visit to the Panda research Centre was perfect as the weather was exactly what the Panda's enjoy. As a result we saw many and Bella's enthusiasm was very contagious! Wonderful experience with a wonderful guide. Can't recommend more highly.
Chengdu highlights
lindamC1088NU,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Just spent a wonderful 1.5 days with Bella who was a delight from the moment we met her. We had a visit to the people’s garden, an introduction to the tea house and then how to find a partner . A very fun afternoon to be followed up with a visit to the Panda Research Centre. Bella was fun and full of information, hoping to catch up again in the future for another visit. Thank you for a great time
Great adventure
moazzamk168,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It is fun with Julie, she is good in English speaking, professional and helpful
Day trip to panda base and leshan buddha
spF3147HR,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We visited Panda base and Leshan Buddha. The guide and the driver were professional, knowledgable and very kind. They took us to local restaurant for a tasty lunch, water was available at all times in the car which was very clean. The best experience!
Chengdu visit
Mamaagata,May 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Travel China Guide services exceeded our expectations and blessed us with an amazing guide Claire. Her energy, humor and knowledge made our stay fun and enjoyable.
An Unforgettable Chengdu Experience with the Amazing Ling!
patriciabA2078GX,May 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the absolute pleasure of exploring Chengdu with Ling, and she is truly an exceptional guide! From the moment she warmly received us at the airport, she went completely above and beyond to accommodate all of our requests. On our very first day, she recommended a wonderful local restaurant with delicious, authentic Sichuan food that absolutely warmed our hearts. Ling took us to see the pandas at the Panda Base, guided us through the Wide and Narrow Alleys, and explored the Jinsha Site Museum and the Sichuan Opera with us. Her kindness, impeccable English, and vibrant energy made our entire trip an amazing experience. We are so incredibly grateful for everything she did for us. If you are visiting Chengdu, we cannot recommend a better guide. Ling is the absolute best!
Adventure in Chengdu
878lillyl,May 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Liddy has been our tour guide for our adventure with the pandas and in the old streets of Chengdu. She has been very caring and helpful throughout the journey. Very flexible and attentive to the party (parents over 70). She is very knowledgeable and I would highly recommend her as a tour guide.
The perfect host Joy
D1483OVerikd,May 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This trip is awesone. Our guide Joy was perfect. She welcomed us at the station, made us feel welcome and introduced the city to us. During the days we were with here she was very well prepared, gave us good insights and was able to make every day informative, to create a warm atmosphere and to give us a perfect time in Chengdu. The programme intself is very well constructed and fun to do.
Amazing Chengdu Tour
OnAir18511088715,May 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful experience with Carmen as our Chengdu tour guide. She was very friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable throughout the day. We visited the Giant Panda Base in the morning, and in the afternoon we explored the Du Fu Thatched Cottage Museum, the Narrow and Wide Alley, and finally relaxed at People’s Park while drinking tea. Carmen shared lots of interesting information and made the entire tour enjoyable and memorable. Highly recommended!
The perfect guide for Chengdu – Connie made the Panda & Jinsha experience magical for our family
188pw,May 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We just finished the Private Chengdu Day Tour to the Giant Pandas and Jinsha Site Museum, and we cannot recommend our guide, Connie, enough. From the moment we met her, Connie was incredibly personable, friendly, and engaging. She has a warmth that made us feel like we were exploring the city with a friend rather than a tour guide. But what really stood out was how informative she was—she offered deep insights into the pandas' behavior at the breeding base and brought the ancient Shu civilization to life at the Jinsha Museum. Most importantly, Connie was incredibly helpful and attentive to our family’s needs. Traveling with [kids/older parents/a mixed group] can be tricky, but she managed the pace perfectly, kept everyone engaged, and handled every request with a smile. She made sure we hit the best viewing times for the pandas and found quiet spots to rest when needed. If you are booking a private tour in Chengdu, ask for Connie. She is a gem.
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