Chengdu downtown essences private day tour – Southwestern China, China

EXPERIENCE

Chengdu Panda Base is home to over 150 giant pandas and 70 red pandas. As the world’s largest panda research and breeding facility, the base has recently expanded from 69 to 238 hectares to enhance the visitor experience during peak season. In 2022, the expansion zone began trial operation, featuring new attractions such as the Panda Tower.
As a knowledgeable guide familiar with every corner of the base and with prior experience working at the Wolong Wild Panda Base, I have designed “Smart Routes” to provide an enjoyable experience with the pandas while avoiding crowds. I can also share my extensive knowledge of pandas and interesting stories with you.
Pandas are not only found in the zoo but also throughout the city in the form of panda snacks, panda post, and panda sculptures. Join my tour and let’s enjoy a Panda Day together!
Itinerary
7:30 am – 12:00 pm: Pick up at Chengdu hotels, drive 40 minutes to Chengdu Panda Base. In the morning, when the weather is cooler, the pandas are more active. We will see them having breakfast and exercising. You may also see a red panda walking around.
12:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Drive to People’s Park and have lunch at a local tea house. Try Chengdu snacks such as sweet panda-shaped sticky rice balls in green tea soup, dandan noodles, Zhong’s family dumplings, and more. Experience local culture by trying sugar painting, paddling a boat, playing majong, or even visiting a “matchmaking market. ”
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Walk to the Panda Post at Wide & Narrow Alley. Visit and send a postcard with the unique postal number “610088. ”
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Drive to Taikoo Li near Chunxi Road and take a photo with the largest panda sculpture created by Lawrence Argent.
5:00 pm- Hotel drop off

HIGHLIGHTS

An unique route to visit the new Chengdu panda base with less crowds
A food tour in Chengdu downtown to try the local specialties
Take pix with the largest panda sculpture

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