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3 Days Chengdu Group Tour to See Giant Pandas & Ancient Shu Civilization

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Chengdu, a laid-back city in Southwestern China, is renowned as the Hometown of Giant Pandas and for its mouthwatering Sichuan cuisine. Beyond pandas and spicy delicacies, Chengdu boasts a wealth of cultural and historical treasures waiting to be discovered.

Join our 3-day Chengdu group tour and enjoy the rare opportunity to see Giant Pandas of various ages at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. Get an up-close view of the adorable baby pandas at the Moonlight Delivery House and Sunshine Nursery House. Then, immerse yourself in the fascinating history of the ancient Shu civilization at the Sanxingdui Site, home to recently unearthed archaeological wonders, including intricate masks and stunning artifacts. Interesting and mysterious, Chengdu is ready for you to explore!

Note: During peak season, if the Sanxingdui Museum is difficult to reserve, we will adjust the plan and take you to explore the best charms of Chengdu (history, leisure style, and trending streets) with our classic day trip.

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Travel with 1-16 travelers on our small group tour. You’ll get in-depth and intimate experience as a private tour.
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With ease and comfort, from big wows to hidden gems, our small group tour leaves you feeling that you’ve really explored. You won’t miss any highlights in Chengdu.
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Our Asia Odyssey Travel Chengdu office CO-FOUNDER Tony, said: we have a huge team in Chengdu. We are here ready to invite you to explore our hometown. Let’s together, see the pandas, view local life, explore mysterious Sanxingdui site. All in short tour - budget local small group travel.

Itinerary at a Glance

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Chengdu Airport / Train Station
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Chengdu Airport / Train Station

Itinerary Summary

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1-3 Chengdu Plan A: Visit Chengdu Panda Base + Sanxingdui Museum + Jinli Old Street; Plan B: Visit Chengdu Panda Base + Chengdu Museum + Kuanzhai Valley + Renmin Park.
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3 Days Chengdu Group Tour to See Giant Pandas & Ancient Shu Civilization
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Itinerary Day by Day

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Day 1 Arrival in Chengdu (Airport Pick-up and Hotel Check-in)
Arrive in Chengdu, pick-up from the airport/train station, and hotel check in. (B)

Nihao! Welcome to Chengdu, the panda hometown in southwestern China! Upon your arrival at the airport/train station in Chengdu, the driver will meet you at the exit, and then escort you to the well-selected hotel in downtown Chengdu. The rest of the day is free on your own so that you can have a good rest for the jet lag or explore by yourselves around your hotel.

Arrival Ideas:

Chengdu is well connected by air and high-speed rail. There are two airports - Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport operating many international and domestic airlines. Travelers can go to Chengdu by air from most cities in China, like Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Xian, Guilin, Hangzhou, Kunming, Lhasa, Lanzhou, Wuhan, Xiamen, Guiyang, Chongqing… In addition, travelers can take high speed train to Chengdu from Xian (3-4 hours), Chongqing (1.5-2hours), Guiyang (3.5-4.5 hours), Kunming (6-6.5hours), Shanghai (12.5-14.5 hours), etc.

Free Time Ideas: The Sichuan hotpot and Sichuan Opera are highly recommended evening activities. 

Attractions

Explore freely today

Transportation

Arrive in Chengdu by yourself

Dining

None

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Comfortable

Day 2 Chengdu Classic Tour | Chengdu Panda Base, Sanxingdui Museum, Jinli Old Street (or Plan B: City Tour in Peak Season)
Plan A: Visit Chengdu Panda Base + Sanxingdui Museum + Jinli Old Street; Plan B: Visit Chengdu Panda Base + Chengdu Museum + Kuanzhai Valley + Renmin Park.

In the morning, you will meet your guide early at the appointed time in the Chengdu hotel lobby. Today you are going to fulfill your panda dream with a 17-kilometers drive to Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding (Xiongmao Jidi), or simply Chengdu Panda Base.

Chengdu Panda Base, the closest to the city proper, accommodated over 100 pandas which is the base with the largest population of captive giant pandas in the world. You will see giant pandas of different ages there. It’s great fun to watch them playing, eating, climbing, sleeping… If you come in autumn, you will have the chance to see the pink newborn giant panda cubs in the Sunshine Nursery House and the Moonlight Nursery House. Besides giant pandas, you can also meet the cute red pandas walking by your side in the Red Panda Playgrounds. Then follow your guide to discover more about panda’s secrets through the Panda Museum. (Note: Pandas like cool weather, so we advise you to arrive there early as pandas are more active in the morning. During the day of high temperatures, pandas would prefer to stay inside and sleep.)

In the afternoon, drive to visit the mysterious Sanxingdui Site Museum (about 1 hour’s drive, 50km). Unearthed in 1929, Sanxingdui keeps making archaeologists excited by its brilliant relics unearthed from the ancient capital 3,000-5,000 years ago. As one of the 50 Places in China that are worthiest for foreign travelers to visit, you will be amazed by the ancient people who created the outstanding relics. Sleep for thousands of years, wake up, and shock the world. In the Bronze Pavilion, you can have close contact with the Bronze Sacred Tree (3.96m, a treasure of the museum, archaeologists took 10 years to recover it), the Bronze Standing Figure (2.6m, the only complete figure of its size and kind), Vertical-eyed Bronze Mask (the protruding eyes are considered as the symbol of 'Can Cong', the first leader of Ancient Shu), Sun-shaped Bronze (looks like a car steering wheel)... Walking into the mysterious Comprehensive Pavilion, marvel at The Gold Scepter (the gold stick of the King of Ancient Shu Kingdom), Ceramic Utensil with Three Legs (Three-legged Cooking Pottery, local people called it hotpot), Jade Zhang, Gold Mask… With the Bronze, jade, and gold products shown from the Sanxingdui Site, you can imagine the brilliant Sanxingdui Civilization and the existence of the ancient Shu Kingdom that pushes the history of the Sichuan region back for over 2,000 years. After Sanxingdui visiting, drive back to Chengdu downtown.

After that, return to Chengdu downtown for an relaxing stroll at Jinli Old Street. With a history over 1,800 years, it showcases the profound cultures of Ancient Shu Kingdom. Take a nice walk on the traditional stone-paved street full of delicious local snacks, delicate artifacts, interesting folk shows, etc.

Plan B: Chengdu Downtown City Tour (No Sanxingdui Museum)

During peak season, Sanxingdui Museum tickets can be difficult to secure. If tickets are unavailable, your itinerary will be adjusted to Chengdu city tour instead.

The revised schedule includes: Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding → Chengdu Museum → Kuanzhai Alley → Renmin Park.

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Breakfast,Lunch

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Comfortable

Day 3 Departure from Chengdu | Hotel Check-out and See-off
Depart Chengdu, hotel check-out before 12:00, and airport see-off. Safe journey home. (B)

It is time to end your 3-day Chengdu group trip. You will have some free time in Chengdu and explore more on your own till be escorted you to airport/train station for your flight or high speed train to your next destination.

Trip Extension Ideas: If you want to explore China and other Asia destinations rather than return home right away, we would be glad to assist you with an extension trip. Feel free to tell us your ideas!

Thank you for choosing Asia Odyssey Travel for your China tour, and we are always here working for you and hope to see you again for your next trip to China/Asia. Safe journey!

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What is Included in this tour
iconVehicle Service
  • Air-conditioned vehicle throughout the tour
iconAirport/Train Station Transfers
  • Pick-up and drop-off service at the airport or train stations
  • Early/Late arrivals: Please notify us in advance. Extra charges may apply.
iconDriver Service
  • Includes driver's service fee, fuel, tolls, and parking fees
iconLocal Guides
  • Professional licensed English-speaking local guide
iconHotel Accommodation
  • China Group Tours GT-001 to GT-033 for 3-Star Hotels
iconDaily Hotel Breakfast
  • Daily hotel buffet breakfast provided each morning
iconMeals as Specified
  • Lunches and dinners clearly indicated in the day-by-day itinerary
iconEntrance Fees
  • First entrance tickets to all attractions listed in the itinerary
iconNecessary Sightseeing Bus/Cable Car
  • Includes necessary sightseeing bus or cable car fees
iconInsurance
  • Travel Agency Liability Insurance
  • Personal travel insurance purchased for your group before departure
iconComprehensive Service
  • Professional support from tour planning to on-the-ground operation
What is Not Included in this tour
iconChina Visa Fee
  • All costs related to obtaining your China entry visa
iconInternational / Domestic Airfare
  • International airfares and any flights not included in the itinerary
iconArrival & Departure Transfers
  • Arrival/departure flights or train transfers on the first and last day
iconGuiding Service
  • No guiding service provided on the first or last day
iconOptional & Night Activities
  • Recommended optional activities and night activities
iconTips & Gratuities
  • Tips or gratuities for guides and drivers
iconPersonal Expenses
  • Personal expenses, laundry, telephone calls, etc.
iconSingle Room Supplement
  • Extra cost for travelers requesting a single room instead of sharing

Cancellation Policy

In the event that you need to cancel your trip, please ensure that you submit a written cancellation request. The calculation of cancellation fees will begin from the date we receive your written request.

The cancellation fees will be calculated as follows:

  • If the cancellation is made between 45 and 30 days before the scheduled departure date, a fee of 10% of the full payment per person will apply.
  • If the cancellation is made between 29 and 15 days before the scheduled departure date, a fee of 30% of the full payment per person will apply.
  • If the cancellation is made between 14 and 7 days before the scheduled departure date, a fee of 50% of the full payment per person will apply.
  • If the cancellation is made between 6 and 0 days before the scheduled departure date, a fee of 100% of the full payment per person will apply.

Expert Advice, FAQs & Updates for Joining a China Group Tour

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2027 Itinerary Updates (What’s Different from 2026)+

1. Chengdu: Panda Base + Wenshu Monastery + People’s Park
We have removed museum visits (including Sanxingdui) to focus on a more relaxed, local experience. Your new itinerary includes the Chengdu Panda Base, Wenshu Monastery & Wenshu Fang, and People’s Park.

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Select your travel dates and click “join-in a tour”. You will get a free enquiry and don’t need to pay immediately. After sending us your requirements, one of our professional travel experts will get back to you within 0.5 to 24 hours, and we guarantee to reserve a place for you first.

When all the information has been confirmed, then you make the payment. Please feel free to contact the travel expert directly if you have any questions prior to booking.

Deadline for Booking a Group Tour+

The deadline for receiving guests is tentatively 7 days before departure. For trips to Tibet and the Yangtze River Three Gorges, the deadline is extended to 15 days before departure.

Transportation+

In a group tour, you will transfer to tourist attractions within one city by coach. The maximum group size is 16 people, ensuring a small group for a comfortable travel pace.

The coaches selected are spacious and comfortable. For travel between destinations, we use domestic flights (economy seat) or high-speed trains (second class seat, usually under 6 hours). Local drivers will pick you up at the airport/train station and escort you to the hotel.

Meals+

B stands for breakfast, served at your hotel each morning.

L stands for lunch. The restaurants we arrange are designated tourism restaurants approved by local tourism administration, maintaining excellent hygiene. Your guide will assist you in ordering dishes.

D stands for dinner. Please refer to the daily itinerary — dinners are usually excluded so you can try authentic Chinese food and local snacks. However, if you take the Yangtze River cruise, dinners will be included onboard. Similarly, during trips to Tibet, dinner is included when visiting Mount Everest Base Camp (e.g., Tibetan hot pot).

If you have special dietary requirements (vegetarian, halal, kosher, Indian, or gluten-free), please notify us before booking. We will do our best to accommodate you.

Regarding Children's Fees+

(1) Occupying a bed: Children will be charged the adult rate.

(2) Not occupying a bed: Children will be charged the group tour fee minus the single room difference. Any ticket discounts will be refunded.

Single Room Supplement+

If you are traveling alone and prefer a private room, a single room supplement will apply. Please contact our travel experts for the exact fee.

Free Pick-up & Drop-off Service+

(1) Free pick-up for flights/trains arriving between 08:00 and 22:00.

(2) Free drop-off for flights/trains departing between 09:00 and 23:00.

Additional Cost for Private Transfer+

(1) For arrival and departure transfers (1-2 persons): Early arrivals or late departures will incur an additional transfer fee.

(2) For flights arriving after 22:00 or departing before 09:00: An additional transfer fee will apply.

Where to Stay: Handpicked Hotel Options for China Group Tours

In a China group tour, you will stay in well-selected 3-star hotels located in convenient areas at each destination. All hotels feature windows, air-conditioning, hot water, showers, and Wi-Fi to ensure a comfortable stay.

For travelers taking a Yangtze River cruise, the ship will provide a relaxing experience, including comfortable accommodations between the Chongqing and Yichang section. For travelers visiting Mount Everest in Tibet, accommodations will be basic — you will stay at a camp or hostel at Mount Everest Base Camp.

You will share a standard twin room (two beds) with your travel partner. If you are traveling as a family of two, sharing the same room will be ideal. If you prefer to have your own room, a single room supplement will apply.

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