Get up close and personal with pandas

This full-day private tour of Chengdu’s best bits is a truly unforgettable experience from start to finish. The Chinese pandas will become your new best friends as you travel around iconic landmarks for a brilliant day out that you’re certain to remember forever.

Your day begins with a pick-up from your hotel where you’ll then be transported by your private guide roughly around 40-minutes to the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. Here, you’ll walk around the magnificent complex and hear from expert staff who care for the animals, maintaining their natural environment and observe them in all stages of development.

Your next stop is Zhaojue Temple, a 7th-century Zen monastery that’s surrounded by gorgeous waterways, groves and pavilions. Indulge in a tasty vegetarian lunch in the temple before heading to Match Corner and Kuan-Zhai Lane, recognised as one of Chengdu’s three historic conservation districts.

Before you head back to your hotel, be sure to have a wander around downtown Chengdu and gaze at the Qing-style quadruple homes, grab a snack in one of the lively cafés or search for a new wardrobe in the fashionable boutiques. A perfect day is guaranteed.

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Be sure to wear appropriate footwear during this excursion as there is a lot of walking involved, especially around the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding.