Chengdu - Hometown Of Giant Pandas

Well known amongst travellers for being the hometown of giant and the cutest animal – Pandas, the capital of China’s southwest Sichuan Province – Chengdu is a great destination for you to explore. This is also UNESCO’S City of Gastronomy where you find it easy to taste the delicious and authentic Sichuan cuisine. Additionally, our best Chengdu tour packages will offer you a great chance to get a closer touch with Pandas and visit the world-famous Leshan Giant Buddha.

Chengdu travel guide information

Chengdu Quick Facts

Chengdu is not only famous as the home to the giant and cutest animal – Giant Pandas, but this is also UNESCO’s City of Gastronomy where you can find an abundance of authentic and delicious Sichuan cuisine.

The official slogan of Chengdu is “Chengdu is a city you reluctant to leave once you arrive”.

This is a large and diverse city where is a perfect combination of traditional and modern beauty of China. Some of the famous tourist sites are Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, Leshan Giant Buddha & the Chengdu Wu Hou Shrine.

Chengdu is situated in the west of Sichuan Basin & in Chengdu Plain’s centre. This city covers a total area of approximately 14,378.18 km2 (5,551.45 sq mi) with a population of more than 16.3 million people (according to the census in 2019).

Best time to visit Chengdu, china

As the winter is cold with the least amount of days of sunshine and the summer is hot & humid, the best time to visit Chengdu is during spring (March to June) and autumn seasons (September to November) when the weather is pretty warm. If you are a fan of giant pandas, you should travel to Chengdu from September to June.

Destination Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Chengdu
Best time
Great time
Off season

The Best Chengdu Private Tours For You

Get inspired with our Best Tailor-Made Private Chengdu Tours below
All Chengdu Tours can be easily customized for free to your personal wishes & needs within 24h

Marvel at the grandeur of Leshan Giant Buddha with great sightseeing activities including walking and scenic boat experiences

Closely witness the giant pandas and learn about pandas conservation work in Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding

Leisure discover several places of interest in Chengdu as the last highlight of the trip

Chengdu
Experiences: cultural nature history
13Days

A Taste of China

Beijing → Xian → Chengdu → Guilin → Hong Kong
China China

Discover Beijing's glorious highlights from historical sites to cultural attractions

Have a true taste of Beijing Roast Duck, a world-famous imperial delicacy as well as the pride of the city's cuisine

Marvel at the imposing scale of The Terracotta Warriors and Horses, one of the biggest archaeological discoveries in the 20th century

Deeply immerse in the mixing gastronomy of Xi'an Muslim Quarter and take pleasure in tasty foodie tour with your guide

Encounter lovely pandas - China's national animal and learn more about conservation works in Panda Breeding and Research Center

Learn to become a Sichuan chef by a visit to Sichuan Cuisine Museum then join Sichuan Cuisine Cooking Class here

Admire the panoramic views of Longsheng Rice Terraced Field, one of the most impressive China's man-made wonders

Cruise along the scenic Li River and have a leisure sightseeing tour across popular section from Guilin to Xingping

Sneak into Hong Kong's bustling street markets and experience the unforgettable cuisine tour of Kowloon Michelin Food Discovery

Make the rest of your time in Hong Kong for freetime and exploring the bustling habour city on your own

Beijing → Xian → Chengdu → Guilin → Hong Kong
15Days

Unforgettable China Kungfu Panda Family Tour

Beijing → Luoyang → Xian → Chengdu → Guilin → Shanghai
China China

Learn about the thriving age of the Ming & Qing Dynasties with an array of visits to Beijing's historical monuments

Take some leisure walks and hikes with your kids on favorite sections of the grandiose Great Wall

Witness the impressive Chinese Kungfu performance in Shaolin Wushu Hall

Appreciate the ancient Buddhist sculpture art in China by visiting the major caves of Longmen Grottoes

Head back to the history of the first dynasty of unified China when visiting the imposing archeological site of the Terracotta Warriors and Horses

Try making the have a wonderful taste of dumplings banquet in a local family

See the lovely giant pandas and learn about pandas conservation work in the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding

Enjoy the scenic Li River cruise excursion with your kids going downstream to Yangshuo

Let your kids conquer a thrilling soft adventures discovering the spectacular scenery of the Longsheng Terraced Fields

Enjoy a family walk along the Bund, an iconic attraction as well as a must-visit place in any Shanghai trip

Create wonderful family memories when experiencing both old and new charms of the prosperous Shanghai

Beijing → Luoyang → Xian → Chengdu → Guilin → Shanghai

The authentic & unique experiences in Chengdu you can expect

Being the locals, We know our homeland the best!

We are here to take the stress out of the holiday planning process.
Let us help you plan an unforgettable journey of lifetime with High Quality & Affordable Price.
Surely, you will feel satisfactory!

Your questions, trip ideas...*
Name:*
Email:*
Your budget (USD)/person (without in/out flights)
Build Enquire Call Us