All-Inclusive Private Panda & Hidden Ancient Town Tour
All-Inclusive & Hassle-Free Experience – No hidden costs!
Includes:
✔ Comfortable private vehicle & professional driver ✔ Knowledgeable English-speaking foodie guide ✔ All entrance fees ✔ Generous food tasting at multiple stops ✔ Main authentic lunch experience
Why Food Lovers Choose This Tour? Curated by locals - We skip tourist traps for genuine flavors Story behind every bite - Learn food history and preparation Hands-on opportunities - Try making some dishes yourself
Perfect For: Foodies craving real Sichuan flavors Culture seekers wanting authentic interactions Photographers hunting unique culinary moments Travelers who believe eating local = understanding culture
Giant Panda Base Visit – Get up close with pandas, learning about conservation efforts from an expert English-speaking guide.
Step Into a Living Ancient Painting Timeless Architecture & Culture One-Stop Authentic Food Journey
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All-Inclusive Private Panda & Hidden Ancient Town Tour
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Giant Panda Breeding Research Base (Xiongmao Jidi)
The Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding is more than just a place to see pandas—it’s an educational experience that highlights the challenges and triumphs of panda conservation. Informative exhibits and displays throughout the base provide insights into the biology, behavior, and conservation status of giant pandas. You’ll learn about the threats they face in the wild, such as habitat loss and climate change, and the ongoing efforts to protect them. One of the highlights of a visit to the base is the opportunity to witness the pandas during their feeding times, when they are most active. Watching a panda expertly peel and eat bamboo is a fascinating experience that showcases their unique adaptations and behaviors. For those interested in a more in-depth experience, the base offers special programs, such as volunteer opportunities or behind-the-scenes tours, where you can learn about the daily care and management of these incredible animals.
Yuantong Ancient Town
Step Into a Living Ancient Painting – Yuantong Ancient Town is hailed as"The Living Riverside Scene at Qingming Festival", offering an authentic, uncommercialized glimpse into old Sichuan. Unlike touristy ancient towns, Yuantong remains a real, working village where locals live traditionally. Timeless Architecture & Culture – Discover China's classic arched stone bridges, Qing dynasty guildhalls, and hidden alleyways lined with traditional workshops. Watch artisans practice centuries-old crafts like bamboo weaving and soy sauce brewing. Must-Try Local Specialties Included: • Oil-slick duck(油烫鸭) - Crispy, aromatic legacy dish •Fermented bean snacks - Aged in ancient courtyards • Hand-pulled noodles - Made the traditional way • Stone-ground tofu - Prepared daily using old methods • Local rice wines - Brewed in family cellars
Seasonal Rapeseed Flower Hot Pot (or Classic Sichuan Banquet) – Dine in a stunning golden rapeseed flower field (spring only) or enjoy an elaborate Sichuan feast featuring regional specialties.
Inclusions
- Private vehicle with driver (hotel pick-up and drop-off)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance tickets to the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
- Private English-speaking guide
- Authentic Sichuan snack
- Gratuities
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
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Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Once your order is successfully paid, our dedicated travel concierge will reach out to you before the start of your tour. Please provide your hotel or accommodation address, and our professional guide and driver will personally pick you up at your doorstep. Sit back, relax, and let us take care of the rest—your unforgettable Sichuan adventure is just a ride away!
