China · Wildlife

5-Day Sichuan Tour from Chengdu with Pandas Tea Culture and Bamboo Sea

5 Days Round trip from Chengdu Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Hike on Mount Mengding, the birthplace of Chinese tea culture
  • 02 Wander through the winding paths, lakes, and waterfalls of the Shunan Bamboo Sea
  • 03 Visit the Bi Feng Xia Giant Panda Base in Ya'an
  • 04 Step back in time in the ancient town of Huang Long Xi
  • 05 Explore the Global Center, the biggest single building in the world
  • 06 Marvel at the lantern-lit beauty of Jin Li Folk Street, also known as Brocade Alley

Sign up for a 5-day tour through some of Sichuan Province's most memorable places, starting in Chengdu. Explore the city's lively streets and cultural corners, visit Huang Long Xi ancient town and the famous Global Center, and admire the lantern-lit beauty of Jin Li Folk Street at night. Travel on to Mingshan County and Mount Mengding to experience Sichuan's tea culture, see the Bi Feng Xia Giant Panda Base, and wander through the remarkable Shunan Bamboo Sea.

In the evening, with all the lanterns on, this street, also known as Brocade Alley, reveals the real beauty of ancient Chengdu.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Chengdu, Yibin, Ya'an
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Chengdu City Highlights and Jin Li by Night

  • Start the day in Chengdu with a visit to the city centre museum.

  • Then visit Chunxi Road, the most well-known and popular commercial area in the city center.

  • Visit the Eastern Suburban Memory.

  • Then move to An Shun Cover Bridge. Located across the Jin (Brocade) River in the city, it offers a relaxing view.

  • The day will end at Jin Li Folk Street. In the evening, with all the lanterns on, this street, also known as Brocade Alley, reveals the real beauty of ancient Chengdu.

2
Day 02

Tea Plantation Walk and Panda Base Visit

  • Visit the Niu Nian Ping Tea Plantation located in Mingshan County, Ya'an City.

  • Take a slow walk in the tea mountain and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere there.

  • The last visit of the day will be to the Bi Feng Xia Giant Panda Base.

3
Day 03

Hike on Mount Mengding

  • Today in the morning, you will hike to Mount Mengding, the birthplace of Chinese tea culture. Take deep breaths and let the fresh air wash all the gloom away.

4
Day 04

Shunan Bamboo Sea Excursion

  • Spend the day at the Shunan Bamboo Sea, located in the south of Sichuan Province, about a 4-hour drive from Chengdu. This is the oldest and largest bamboo forest in China, with dense bamboo plantations complemented by winding paths, lakes, and waterfalls. The beauty of this place has made it the filming site for many major movie productions.

5
Day 05

Huang Long Xi Ancient Town and Global Center

  • Visit the biggest ancient town in the south of Chengdu, Huang Long Xi. Dating back to the Qing dynasty, the town still retains its rustic charm with ancient buildings and cobbled streets.

  • Explore the Global Center, the biggest single building in the world.

Shunan Bamboo Sea, Bi Feng Xia Giant Panda Base, Mount Mengding tea slopes, Huang Long Xi ancient town

Where this trip takes you

Shunan Bamboo Sea, Bi Feng Xia Giant Panda Base, Mount Mengding tea slopes, Huang Long Xi ancient town

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Chengdu 3 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Tickets

  • Hotel beds

  • Meals for driver and guide

  • Bus and guide for the tour

What's Not Included

  • Tips for driver and guide

Know before you go

  • For other information, such as the price for hotels and local meals, we can offer different suggestions according to customers' needs.

  • All the places will be arranged according to travellers' preferences and arrival time.

  • Niu Nian Ping Tea Plantation (Ticket: ¥10 p.p. for tour bus)

  • Bi Feng Xia Giant Panda Base (Ticket: ¥128 p.p. for base and tour bus)

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Chengdu, Sichuan, China
Tour start
Chengdu, Sichuan, China
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 5 days finish where they began, in Chengdu.

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