Things to do in Sichuan

When you come to Chengdu, you should definitely not miss the Panda Base. You can watch those pandas playing, eating, sleeping, getting angry or fighting. They may take the action alone, or gather together with other companions. Every move of them is so adorable that you cannot help yourself praising the cute creature. You can also learn some common knowledge about giant panda while visiting. You can watch the baby pandas in their delivery rooms, and there is also the panda museum to show you more about this Chinese national treasure. The base was constructed to simulate the original ecological surroundings for pandas’ living and breeding with an extremely high greening rate. You would feel in the wild with clear lake, streams, bamboo forests, grass lands, etc. In addition to pandas, there are also red pandas, black-necked cranes, white storks, white swans, black swans, geese, peacocks and so on, making you feel at a small funny zoo

Sichuan opera is traditionally enjoyed in a tea house, where the audience can relax with tasty snacks and hot tea while enjoying the performance. Sufengyayun Tea House is one of Chengdu's best, located in the Chengdu Culture Park near Qingyang Palace. The building is in the style of Sichuan's rustic Old West Shu Country. You'll be in for a treat, as the ancient Chinese dramatic art of bian lian (face changing) is a highlight of the show. Performers wear brightly colored costumes and move to quick, dramatic music. Their faces are hidden by vividly colored masks... and in a fraction of a second, the masks change, revealing completely new faces. The vip tickets can choose 1 from the 3 available local experience provided by the opera house: A. ear-cleaning; B.massage; C. dress up a simple opera costume. Each activity takes about 10 to 20 minutes and is available 20 - 30 minutes prior to the opera. The show start at 18:00pm and 20:00pm and the show lasts for 90 minutes.

Discover 2 of the most popular UNESCO sites near Chengdu as you learn about 2 giants: the giant panda and Giant Buddha on this full-day tour. See over 170 pandas, from tiny pink newborns to giants which reach up to 1.5 meters tall. Admire the adorable panda babies running around their play enclosures, laying in the pool, or climbing the trees. Start the tour with pickup from your hotel located within the 2nd ring of downtown Chengdu. Enjoy a comfortable transfer to the Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. which is just a 1-hour drive away at the edge of the city. Spend approximately 2 to 2.5 hours exploring the breeding center. Next, head over to the historic Leshan Buddha located is 2.5 hours away along the expressway. Stop for a quick lunch, then discover the world's largest sitting Buddha statue, which is about 71 meters high and crafted out of a cliff face. If the situation allows, the guide will take you for a closer look at the Buddha's head and feet. Find out more about Buddhism and local beliefs in the Lingyun Temple next to the Giant Buddha. After 2 hours at Leshan, head back to Chengdu. Depending on traffic, end the tour near Tianfu Square.

In addition to eating hotpot, drinking Gaiwan Tea, and seeing giant pandas, watching Sichuan opera is also a must in Sichuan for many travelers. Shu Feng Yayun was founded in 1998, bringing together numerous famous Sichuan opera actors and artists. In recent years, it has also reunited with famous actors from within Sichuan to jointly launch a nightly "Classic Opera, Folk Art Performance", showcasing authentic Western Sichuan folk art and classic opera in all aspects. Stunts: Face Changing-Generally, the face-changing process is completed by an actor by pulling down ready-made masks, dragging greasepaint across his face, or blowing powdery pigments to obscure his face. Face Changing: Generally, the face-changing process is completed by an actor by pulling down ready-made masks, dragging greasepaint across his face, or blowing powdery pigments to obscure his face. The show start at 20:00pm and lasts for about 90 minutes.

Discover 2 of the most popular UNESCO sites near Chengdu as you learn about 2 giants - The Giant Panda and Giant Buddha on this full-day tour. Start the tour with pick up from your hotel located within the 2nd ring of downtown Chengdu. Enjoy a comfortable transfer to the Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding which is just a 1-hour drive away at the edge of the city. Spend approximately 2 to 2.5 hours exploring the breeding center. See pandas from tiny pink newborns(if new cubs are born) to giants which reach up to 1.5 meters tall. Admire the adorable panda babies running around their play enclosures, laying in the pool, or climbing the trees. Next, head over to the historic Leshan Buddha located is 2.5 hours away along the expressway. Stop for a quick lunch (lunch cost is not included), then discover the world's largest sitting Buddha statue which is about 71 meters high crafted out of a cliff face. If the situation allows, the guide will take you for a closer look at the Buddha's head and feet. Find out more about Buddhism and local beliefs in the Lingyun Temple next to the Giant Buddha. After 2 hours at Leshan, head back to Chengdu. Depending on traffic, END THE TOUR NEAR TIANFU SQUARE. PLEASE BE NOTED: HOTEL DROP-OFF SERVICE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE TOUR. Please Note that the gallery road of Leshan Giant Buddha is closed till April 30th, so we can't see the Buddha feet from bottom to the top.

A luxurious courtyard only 2 kilometers from the Forbidden City, with royal dining experience This was originally the residence of Tan Zongjun, the second place in the imperial examination in the Qing Dynasty, and later developed into the birthplace of official cuisine Tan's cuisine The performance is also in chronological order, synchronized with the dishes, and each dish will have a story performance, everything is just right. The environment is also super good, retaining the complete courtyard style. The scenery of the courtyard will be different in each season. You can also see the White Pagoda Temple and the Temple of Emperors of All Dynasties on the top floor, and you can take a lot of beautiful photos The classical drama performance is great, and the actors in the performance are very dedicated. The variety of dishes is diverse, the plating is beautiful, and the taste is also good. There are appetizers, desserts, tea and meaningful wine. The main meal is sea cucumber and abalone.

Explore the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, a renowned conservation center dedicated to the preservation and research of giant pandas. Nestled in lush bamboo forests, this sanctuary offers a unique opportunity to observe pandas in their natural habitat. Witness playful panda cubs, learn about their breeding and care, and gain insights into the extensive efforts to protect this endangered species. The base also houses other rare animals and provides educational exhibits on wildlife conservation. Enjoy a peaceful walk through the beautifully landscaped grounds, visit the panda nursery, and discover the fascinating world of these gentle giants. The Chengdu Research Base is not just a haven for pandas but a symbol of international collaboration in wildlife conservation. It's a must-visit for nature enthusiasts, animal lovers, and anyone interested in understanding the vital importance of biodiversity. A trip to this base offers an unforgettable experience, highlighting the beauty and fragility of our natural world.

The Leshan Giant Buddha, also known as the Lingyun Giant Buddha, is called "Lingyun Temple Maitreya Stone Statue in Jiazhou". It is located on the east bank of the Minjiang River in the south of Leshan City, Sichuan Province, next to the Lingyun Temple, near the confluence of the Dadu River, Qingyi River and Minjiang River. The Buddha is a seated Maitreya Buddha, 71 meters high, and is the largest cliff-carved statue in China. The Leshan Giant Buddha was carved in the first year of the Kaiyuan Period of the Tang Dynasty (713) and completed in the nineteenth year of the Zhenyuan Period (803), which took about ninety years. The head of the Leshan Giant Buddha is as high as the mountain, 14.7 meters high and 10 meters wide, with 1,051 hair buns and 7 meters long ears. It is carved into a mountain and sits on the river, with a solemn and majestic deity. On the cliffs along the river on both sides of the Buddha, there are two guardian kings over 16 meters tall. There is a nine-curve ancient plank road on the right side of the Buddha. It was a construction and worship path left behind when the Buddha was carved in the Tang Dynasty. It was carved along the cliff, with nine twists and turns and extremely steep. After the Buddha was carved, a 7-story pavilion was built to cover it (there are also 9 or 13 stories), which was called "Big Buddha Pavilion" and "Big Elephant Pavilion". But the pavilion was built and destroyed many times. The Leshan Giant Buddha is the crystallization of the wisdom of the ancient Chinese working people and a miracle in the history of world culture. On August 16, 1956, the Leshan Giant Buddha was announced as a Sichuan Provincial Cultural Relics Protection Unit by the Sichuan Provincial People's Committee. On February 23, 1982, the Leshan Giant Buddha was announced as the second batch of national key cultural relics protection units by the State Council of the People's Republic of China.

Get Your Guide QR is not valid, please communicate to us or wait for our email. Please send your full name as it appears on your passport and your passport number to complete the booking. If the passport number and name are not received on time, the booking will be canceled, and a cancellation fee will apply. Cruise along the Yangtze and Jialing Rivers on a night tour of Chongqing. Admire the city's skyline and the natural beauty of the riverbanks, and enjoy the convenience of a hotel pickup and drop-off service. Start your evening with a pickup from your hotel in Chongqing. Head to the pier and board a boat for a relaxing cruise along the Yangtze and Jialing Rivers. Admire the city's skyline and the natural beauty of the riverbanks as you glide along the water. See the city's modern buildings and the natural landscapes where the two rivers meet. After your cruise, enjoy a convenient transfer back to your hotel in Chongqing.

Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding (hereinafter referred to as the Panda Base) is located at No. 1375 Panda Avenue, Chenghua District, Chengdu City, covering an area of 3.07 square kilometers. It is a world-renowned giant panda ex situ conservation base, scientific research and breeding base, public education base and educational tourism base. The base simulates the wild ecological environment of giant pandas with gardening techniques. The giant panda delivery room, panda feeding area, scientific research center, and panda hospital are distributed in an orderly manner, and several luxurious panda "villas" are scattered in the mountains and forests. As of the end of 2020, the giant panda population reached 215, which is the largest captive giant panda artificial breeding population in the world. The base is 10 kilometers away from the city center (Tianfu Square), about 30 kilometers away from Shuangliu International Airport, and about 70 kilometers away from Tianfu International Airport. As a "Giant Panda Ex situ Conservation Ecological Demonstration Project", it is famous for protecting and breeding giant pandas, red pandas and other endangered wild animals unique to China. Here, the mountains are covered with dark green, the water is as clear as a mirror, the forest waves are surging, and the birds are singing in harmony. It is known as "the natural paradise of national treasures and our paradise".