Discover the Habitat of Wild Pandas
This four-day itinerary is perfect for those who love relaxed hikes and pandas. The Wolong National Nature Reserve, revered as the true abode of wild pandas, allows close contact with nature as you hike Ganhaizi. Be a panda volunteer at the less crowded Wolong Panda Base, delve deeper into panda habits, and achieve a unique volunteer certificate.
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Tour 'Wow' Points
Enjoy a Leisurely Hike at Ganhaizi
This alpine meadow is a part of the Panda Reserve and offers a chance to appreciate the natural scenery of the panda habitat.


Uncover the Panda Center in the Nature Reserve
Situated far from urban zones in the verdant Wolong Nature Reserve, the Wolong Panda Center offers a serene environment for panda-watching.


Make Panda Cakes with Your Own Hands
Become a panda volunteer for a day, experience the life of the staff, get your unique panda keeper certificate, and express your love for those black-and-white spirits.


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Amazing DuJiangYan!
![]() I had an amazing trip to Dujiangyan in Chengdu! The site itself is incredibly impressive, with its ancient irrigation system and stunning scenery. Our fantastic tour guide, Helen. She was knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about sharing the history and culture of the area. Her explanations made the visit much more meaningful. Highly recommend China Highlight for anyone visiting China! more
Jan 2025, Audrey
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Thanks to Helen and China Highlights for an amazing time in Chengdu.
![]() I highly recommend Helen, who guided our group of three during a private two-day tour in Chengdu. From start to finish, Helen was proactive, enthusiastic and incredibly insightful. She shared fascinating information about the places we visited and offered deeper context about the culture and history of Chengdu and Sichuan. Her eloquent English, extensive local knowledge and friendly, accommodating nature truly elevated our experience. Her flexibility, patience and genuine passion made our stay far more enjoyable than it would have been on our own. She went above and beyond, making us feel like friends rather than just clients. Here are some highlights of what made our time with Helen so memorable: - Panda Centre: She knew exactly where and when to go to avoid crowds and see the pandas at their most active. - People's Park: She introduced us to the local lifestyle, including tea-drinking rituals, line dancing and even the fascinating 'marriage market.' - Local Market: At our request, she guided us to buy very sweet mandarins and pears from a local market. - Jinsha Museum: She provided detailed and engaging explanations, bringing the artifacts and history to life. - Jinli Old Street: She led us to the most interesting spots, helped us purchase local snacks and ensured we didn’t miss anything special. - Sichuan Opera: She arranged for us to watch an incredible performance at the city’s best opera house. - Local Restaurants: She took us to authentic local eateries far from the typical tourist traps — hidden gems we would never have found on our own, even with Baidu Maps. - Community Centre: As an unexpected bonus, Helen introduced us to a local community centre supporting the elderly and individuals with special needs, which was a heart-warming experience. more
Jan 2025, Dominic
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Helen In ChengDu. A great guide makes our trip even more pleasant and memorable
![]() Helen in ChengDu was our guide. Beside her deep knowledge and experience, she is a very sweet, smiley and pleasant lady. She speaks very well English and Mandarin. Visited SanxinDui and the Panda was the best thing to do in Chengdu. Wish we had more time to explore. more
Dec 2024, Cindy
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Itinerary Quick Look
Here is a suggested itinerary. We are happy to customize a tour according to your interests.
Your tour guide will be waiting in the airport's arrivals hall with a nameplate and a welcoming smile. You will be transferred to your hotel by a private car and driver, and your tour guide will help you check in and ensure everything is okay at the hotel.
On your three-hour drive to Wolong, you'll take a reflective break at the 2008 Earthquake Memorial Site in the ruins of Xuankou Middle School.
Ganhaizi, located in the buffer zone of Wolong Nature Reserve, offers a chance to appreciate the natural scenery of the panda habitat. This less-known gem is perfect for photography enthusiasts or those who enjoy a leisure walk.
Arrive at Wolong Panda Center at 8:30 am for a day as a panda keeper.
In the morning, engage in activities from breaking bamboo to cleaning enclosures under the guidance of staff. You can watch a keeper feed pandas at a very close distance. Then take a break and tour around the panda center with your private guide, who is familiar with the base and knows a lot about pandas.
Then, have lunch in the canteen with the base stuff and enjoy a special documentary movie about a panda's life cycle.
In the afternoon, you will make cakes for the pandas and cut the bamboo leaves into pieces for the old pandas. At the end of the program, you will receive a panda keeper certificate.
After breakfast at the hotel, the tour wraps up with a transfer to the airport by private car and driver. Your tour guide will escort you to check-in and will wave goodbye at the security checkpoint. It's time to say goodbye to the pandas' home province.
Hotel Selection
—the Icing on the Cake
Boutique hotels are recommended to enrich your travel experience.



Tour Price
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