Sichuan “Panda Experience”
— An Exclusive 4-Day Tour
5 Panda Bases × Daily Local Cuisine × Chengdu Trend Experiences
✔ Fully customized travel, tailored just for you.
★ Private guide & private vehicle with full itinerary support.
♥ No hidden costs. No forced shopping. Just peace of mind.
Estimated price per person: 7,450 yuan
Please note:
• The above price is based on two participants.
• Travel costs may vary depending on the departure date, number of travel days, meal arrangements, accommodation level, flight tickets, and airport transfers.
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To the Home of the Pandas — Healing Sichuan Through Nature & Cuisine
● Visit Japan-connected pandas, learn about conservation efforts, and journey through magnificent landscapes on a deeply immersive experience created for true panda lovers.
● From trendy urban spots to the pristine wilderness of Wolong and the breathtaking drive along the “Panda Avenue,” a rich variety of scenery shapes unforgettable memories.
● Take part in panda care experiences and savor authentic Sichuan cuisine. Through pandas, discover a harmonious bond with nature and moments of pure joy found only here.
★Tour highlights★
1
Meet the World’s Most Famous Pandas
Get up close with some of China’s most beloved panda stars, including Hua Hua and other celebrated residents of top conservation centers. This is a rare, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for panda lovers to observe and interact with these gentle giants in their natural habitats—a truly unforgettable experience.
Hands-On Panda Keeper Experience
Join a volunteer program at the forefront of panda conservation. Help clean enclosures and prepare food while learning directly from professional caretakers. This immersive “panda activity” goes far beyond sightseeing, creating a genuine and unforgettable bond with these gentle animals.
The essence of Sichuan:Cuisine, Scenery & Trendy Experiences
From fiery Sichuan hotpot and thrilling face-changing (Bian Lian) shows to scenic drives along Panda Avenue and exploring Chengdu’s mix of tradition and modernity—plus plenty of adorable panda souvenirs—this unique journey truly showcases the very best of Sichuan’s food, stunning nature, and vibrant culture.
Travel Itinerary
This is one of our most popular model itineraries.We will tailor the journey to your preferences and create a fully customized tour just for you.
Day 1
Meet Top Pandas & Discover Trendy Chengdu
Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding → Panda-themed Restaurant → Trendy Spots in Chunxi Road Area → Dujiangyan
Morning
Your guide and private vehicle will pick you up at your hotel at the appointed time, and you will enjoy a full-day tour filled with pandas, including visits to panda-themed restaurants and photo spots.
◦ Visit to Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Research Base
◆ Details of attractions: The world's largest panda breeding and research facility. The site is a vast area surrounded by bamboo forests, and you may be able to see a group of adorable baby pandas in the panda kindergarten, and baby pandas in the Sun Birthing Room and Moon Birthing Room (panda birthing and nursery rooms).
◆Meet the Stars of Chengdu’s Pandas : Get up close with some of the most charming and playful giant pandas at the Chengdu Research Base. Watch them munch, tumble, and play in their naturalistic habitats, and enjoy memorable, heartwarming moments that any panda lover will treasure.
◆ Extremely popular: Huahua, with her short legs and charming face, has captivated people all over China. Her gentle personality and unique eating style are so charming that they will make you forget the time you have to wait.
Lunch
◦ 【5.59 Sunset Dining & Panda Theater Restaurant】(Recommended)
Located in the Chunxi Road area, a popular spot for young people in Chengdu, this modern and stylish panda-themed restaurant serves panda-shaped dim sum and other Instagrammable dishes.
Afternoon
◦ [Chunxi Road] Area: Tour of trendy spots
◆ "IFS Rooftop Panda": A giant panda sculpture sits on the roof of the luxury shopping mall IFS. Its unique appearance climbing up the building is a modern symbol of Chengdu.
◆ "Panda Art in LV Store": See the panda artwork created in collaboration between French luxury brand LV and a Chinese artist. Experience the fusion of fashion and art.
◆ "Panda Bus": A tourist bus wrapped in colorful panda designs that runs around the city. If you come across one, be sure to take a commemorative photo!
◦ [Transportation] Travel to Dujiangyan City by private car (approximately 1.5 hours)
Dinner
◦Dujiangyan Specialty: “Zhong Duck” (Recommended)
A sweet-skinned duck recognized as an intangible cultural heritage. Its amber, crispy skin releases a delightful aroma of honey and rich duck fat—an irresistible local delicacy.
Enjoy other regional specialties of Dujiangyan, from spicy stir-fried frog to nourishing herbal hotpot, offering flavors distinct from those in Chengdu.
Evening
◦ [Accommodation] Hotel in Dujiangyan city.
Day 2
Immersive Panda Conservation & Dujiangyan “Panda Adventure” Experience
Dujiangyan Panda Park → Herbal Pig’s Trotter Soup → Dujiangyan Panda Valley → Ya’an
Morning
Your guide and private vehicle will pick you up at your hotel at the appointed time, and your day of "panda activities" will begin. Today, you will visit two panda bases in Dujiangyan. Even if you're not a panda fan, this is an engrossing volunteer experience that is a must-see. Combined with Dujiangyan's local cuisine, a variety of interactions await you!
◦ ★ Optional Activities★
- [Dujiangyan Panda Paradise] Volunteer Experience-Participate in hands-on conservation under the guidance of experienced keepers and get an up-close look at life in a panda’s habitat. This immersive experience offers panda enthusiasts a rare opportunity to engage directly with their care and environment.
◆ Cleaning the panda exercise area: Help maintain a clean environment by clearing away bamboo bark and droppings.
◆ Bamboo splitting experience: Experience splitting hard bamboo so that it is easier for the pandas to eat.
◆ Making panda treats: Make nutritious treats for pandas using corn flour, soy flour, and other ingredients.
◆ Feeding observation: Watch the feeding process up close, based on the trusting relationship between the keepers and the pandas.
Lunch
◦ [Herbal Pig Trotter Soup] (Recommended)
A specialty at a long-established restaurant with over 30 years of history, this nourishing soup is simmered slowly with a variety of traditional Chinese herbs. The pig trotters become tender and melt-in-your-mouth, rich in collagen. Dip them in the house-made sauce for an irresistible, flavorful experience.
Afternoon
◦ Visit to Dujiangyan Panda Valley
◆ Details of the attraction: This facility, located in a mountain valley and surrounded by abundant nature, was established as a training center for the reintroduction of pandas into the wild. The pandas live freely in a larger enclosure, and it is a valuable place where you can observe them behaving in a way that is close to the wild, such as climbing trees and playing with each other.
◆ Red pandas: There is an ecological walking trail for red pandas within the park, where you may encounter these adorable creatures roaming right in front of you.
◦ [Transportation] Travel to Ya'an City by private car (approximately 2 hours) .
Dinner
◦Ya’an Specialty – Ya Fish (Recommended)
A specialty of the clear waters of the Qingyi River, it is known for its clear flesh and sweet taste. It is served in a hot pot stewed in medicinal soup or steamed.
Evening
◦ [Accommodation] Hotel in Ya'an city
Day 3
Meet Xiang Xiang(the Star Panda Returned from Japan) – Scenic “Panda Avenue” Drive
Bifengxia Panda Base → Farmhouse Cuisine / Panda-themed Restaurant → Scenic Drive → Mushroom Hotpot / Yak Meat Shabu-Shabu
Morning
At the designated time, your guide and private car will pick you up at the hotel to start a full day of sightseeing. Today is a special day at Bifengxia! You’ll finally get to meet Xiang Xiang, the beloved panda princess who returned from Japan! Watching her relax in her lush natural environment is absolutely adorable. This tour also includes delicious local cuisine and a scenic drive through verdant landscapes—a truly rewarding experience.
◦ Visit to the Bifengxia Panda Base
◆ Details of attractions: The panda base is blessed with a natural environment of deep green canyons and flowing waterfalls. It is more humid than other facilities and is said to be closer to the panda's natural habitat.
◆ JMeet Princess Xiang Xiang: Xiang Xiang is a beloved celebrity panda, now living happily at Bifengxia Panda Base. Watching her playful and relaxed life in a natural environment is sure to be a highlight of the trip for panda fans of all ages.
Dinner
◦ " Farm cuisine near scenic spots/Panda restaurant in scenic spots "(Recommended)
Around the scenic area of Bifengxia, enjoy hearty farmhouse dishes made with local mountain vegetables, mushrooms, and free-range chicken, highlighting the flavors of both land and forest.
Alternatively, the panda-themed restaurant within the scenic area features panda motifs throughout the interior, making mealtime a fun and memorable experience.
Afternoon
◦ [Set off on a scenic driving trip!]
Depart by private vehicle along National Highway G351 and the famous China Panda Avenue. Winding through mountains and valleys, this road leads into the hidden corners of Sichuan. The vast natural scenery outside your window is like a living ink painting.
Relax in a private vehicle equipped with massage seats, enjoy the scenery at your own pace, and feel free to stop along the way for photos. This is your chance to experience the journey exactly the way you like.
Dinner
◦ [Mushroom Hotpot / Yak Meat Shabu-Shabu] (Recommended)
Savor a local specialty: either a fresh mushroom hotpot or yak meat shabu-shabu. Both are made with the freshest ingredients, offering a light yet deeply flavorful experience that will gently refresh you after a day of travel.
Evening
◦ [Accommodation] Hotels in Wolong Town or Gengda Town (experience staying overnight in a panda forest)
Day 4
Meeting Fu Bao(the Star Panda Returned from Korea) – Face-Changing Show & Sichuan Hotpot Finale
Wolong Panda Conservation Center → Mountain-Style Local Cuisine → Kuanzhai Alley → Sichuan Hotpot
Morning
Your guide and private car will pick you up from your hotel at the designated time to begin the day’s sightseeing. On the final day, you will visit the Wolong Panda Reserve to meet Asia’s superstar panda, Fubao, who recently returned from Korea, along with other adorable pandas at the reserve. After lunch, you will return to Chengdu and explore Kuanzhai Alley, a popular area preserving the charm of the Qing Dynasty. And of course, no journey in Sichuan would be complete without savoring its famous cuisine.
◦ Wolong Panda Reserve – Immersive Experience
◆ Details of attractions: Located in the heart of a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site, Wolong is known as the “true home of the pandas.” Its expansive, hillside enclosures offer a natural environment closer to the pandas’ wild habitat than other facilities.
◆ Fubao: You will observe Fubao, the charming and curious panda who returned from Korea’s Everland Park. With playful gestures and an adorable appearance, Fubao is truly an international star.
◆ Here, you can watch pandas eating bamboo, napping in the shade, and engaging in their most natural behaviors.
Lunch
◦ [Local Mountain Cuisine] (Recommended)
Enjoy simple and warming dishes made from local ingredients in the Wolong area, such as potatoes, mushrooms, and cured bacon—authentic flavors of the mountains.
Afternoon
◦ Transfer: Private car back to Chengdu (approx. 2.5–3 hours).
◦ Kuanzhai Alley – A Blend of Old and New
This area consists of three alleys—Kuan, Zhai, and Jing Alley—featuring renovated Qing Dynasty architecture. Stylish cafes, boutique shops, and tea houses line the streets, including many stores selling panda-themed souvenirs. Stroll through this space where Chengdu’s traditional and modern culture meet.
Dinner
◦ [Sichuan Hot Pot] (Recommended)
Finish your Sichuan journey with a classic hotpot! Cook your favorite ingredients in a spicy broth rich with chili peppers and Sichuan peppercorns. Eating while sweating is all part of the authentic Sichuan experience.
◆The restaurant also offers a face-changing (Bian Lian) performance during your meal, with opportunities to interact with performers and take commemorative photos—guaranteed to make your dinner lively and memorable.
Evening
After today’s activities, your private car and guide will escort you back to your hotel. This concludes your 4-day “Panda Experience” tour in Sichuan.
What’s Included in the Tour Price
◆ Private Vehicle: Transportation throughout the entire itinerary (vehicle, driver, parking fees, and highway tolls included)
◆ Japanese-speaking Guide: An experienced professional providing attentive support throughout the journey
◆ Admission Tickets to all listed attractions
◆ Domestic Travel Insurance in China
◆ PandaLand Trip Selected Souvenirs: Specially chosen panda-themed gifts
What’s Not Included in the Tour Price
◆ Accommodation fees
◆ Meal expenses
Items marked as ★Optional Activities★
