Panda Wonderland Tour
As the homeland of pandas, Chengdu is a paradise for panda lovers and children. If you're an ardent panda enthusiast but pressed for time, this one-day panda tour is perfect for you. The journey encompasses the most Instagrammable spots like the panda base and sculpture, and you'll have the opportunity to DIY your panda souvenir to take home. We can customize a comfortable itinerary tailored to your needs.
Tour 'Wow' Points
Witness the Giant Pandas
Visit the Panda Breeding and Research Center to understand the pandas' daily habits and capture their endearing moments.

Create a Chinese Ink Painting About Pandas
Under the guidance of a professional instructor, learn to wield the Chinese ink brush correctly and then craft your own depiction of pandas.


Take Photos with the Iconic Climbing Panda Sculpture
Come to the bustling Chunxi Road shopping street and share pictures of the internet-famous panda sculpture on your social media.

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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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Suggested Itinerary
Here is a suggested itinerary and the timetable is only for reference. We can also flexibly adjust the itinerary based on your arrangement and the day's situation.
In the morning, your guide will pick you up from your hotel in urban Chengdu. Your guide will call you one day in advance to your hotel or leave a message to double-check the pick-up time with you.
The first stop is Panda Breeding and Research Center, home to nearly 50 giant pandas and red pandas. This beautifully laid-out park is about 10 kilometers (six miles) from downtown Chengdu, with excellent walkways to various open panda enclosures. The base is called a paradise for national treasures and features luxury panda villas nestled amid the woods.
After carefully observing pandas in the morning, head to a downtown art studio to create your ink painting of pandas. Guided by a traditional Chinese painting instructor, you'll learn to master the Chinese ink brush. You can not only create traditional Chinese ink paintings but also let your imagination run wild, crafting a unique panda based on your envision.
After that, you will be transferred to Chunxi Road to take photos with the 15-meter-tall climbing panda sculpture. Created by preeminent artist Lawrence Argent, this climbing wall panda is called "I Am Here!" It will be an interesting experience to capture the moment with this trendy landmark of Chengdu.
At the end of the trip, we will escort you to your hotel, the airport, the cruise port, or the train station.
Tour Price
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