4-Day Private Sichuan UNESCO Tour: Pandas, Buddhas & Peaks

4 days Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Four UNESCO Gems in One Trip: Check four legendary UNESCO World Heritage sites off your list in just four days: Mount Qingcheng, Dujiangyan, Leshan Giant Buddha, and Mount Emei.

4,000 Years of Wonders: Journey from the mysterious Bronze Age artifacts at Sanxingdui Museum to a 2,300-year-old engineering marvel at Dujiangyan that still works today.

Twin Spiritual Pillars: Hike the mist-shrouded birthplace of Taoism at Mount Qingcheng and ascend majestic Mount Emei, one of China’s four sacred Buddhist mountains.

Colossal Marvels: Stand before the 71-meter Leshan Giant Buddha, the world's largest stone Buddha.

Cuddly Icons: Enjoy a relaxed visit with giant pandas at their premier breeding center.

Comprehensive, Relaxed Pace: This private itinerary masterfully blends wildlife, history, and sacred mountains into a seamless, stress-free adventure.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 days
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: Larry Li

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Adults (3–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Private English-speaking tour guide
Included: One-way cable car up to Qingcheng Mountain
Included: All the main entrance tickets to the attractions mentioned in the itinerary
Included: Optional airport pickup & drop off
Included: Round trip cable cars ride at Mount Emei and scenic area interior buses

Not included

Not included: Hotel
Not included: Meals
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Day 1 · Giant Pandas & Mystical Ancient Civilizations

Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding

4 hours Admission included

This is a government-funded non-profit breeding and research institute for giant pandas, red pandas, and other rare animals. It started with 6 giant pandas that were rescued from the wild. By 2008, it had 124 panda births, and the captive panda population has grown to 83. Its stated goal is to "be a world-class research facility, conservation education center, and international educational tourism destination."
Guanghan Sanxingdui Museum

3 hours Admission included

Driving 1 hour to Sanxingdui Museum, located in Guanghan, Sichuan Province. It is a world-renowned museum, often ranked among the best in China, housing incredible 3,000- to 5,000-year-old relics from the ancient Shu Kingdom. It features unique bronze masks, giant bronze sacred trees, and exquisite gold artifacts, showcasing a distinct, mysterious, and highly developed early Bronze Age civilization.

Day 2 · Taoist Alpine Hiking & Ancient Engineering

Mount Qingcheng

4 hours Admission included

You will take private car to Mount Qingcheng for more than 1 hour in the morning. Qingcheng Mountain located about 40miles (64km) from Chengdu, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the birthplace of Taoism, renowned as "the most peaceful and secluded mountain under heaven". It features lush evergreen forests, ancient temples, and two distinct areas: the cultural Front Mountain and the scenic hiking-focused Back Mountain.
Dujiangyan Irrigation System

3 hours Admission included

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Day 3 · The Colossal Leshan Buddha & Chengdu City Landmarks

Leshan Giant Buddha

3 hours Admission included

Driving 2 hours to Leshan Giant Buddha, a colossal 71-meter (233 ft) tall stone statue carved directly into a red sandstone cliff in the Sichuan province of China. Completed in 803 AD after 90 years of labor, it remains the largest and tallest stone Buddha statue in the world and is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Jinli Pedestrian Street

one hour Admission included

Driving back to city downtown and visit Jinli Ancient Street, a vibrant, 550-meter-long historic lane in Chengdu, known for its well-preserved architecture and traditional Sichuan atmosphere. Often called the "First Street of the Shu Kingdom," its history dates back over 1,800 years to the Three Kingdoms period, though most current structures are built in the late Qing Dynasty style.
Wuhou Memorial Temple

one hour Admission included

It also known as the Chengdu Wu Hou Shrine Museum, is China's most influential museum dedicated to the Three Kingdoms period (220–280 AD). It holds the unique distinction of being the only temple in China that jointly honors a ruler—Emperor Liu Bei of the Shu Han state—and his prime minister, the legendary strategist Zhuge Liang
Wenshu Yuan Monastery

one hour

It is the largest and best-preserved Buddhist temple complex in Chengdu, originally built during the Sui Dynasty (605–617 AD). It is a serene, active religious site known for its exquisite Qing Dynasty architecture, peaceful gardens.

Day 4 · 2.5 hours private car drive to Sacred Mount Emei

Emei Mountain

9 hours Admission included

Taking a 2.5 hours private car transfer to Mount Emei in the morning. Emei Mountain located about 91 miles (150 km) from Chengdu, is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of China's four sacred Buddhist mountains, known for the 3,077-meter-high Golden Summit, ancient temples, and stunning cloud seas.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Aijia International Boutique Apartment
Chopin Short-term Rent Apartmen
Chuanlv Apartment
Chengdu Spiritual Homeland Apartment
Holiday Inn Express Chengdu West Gate by IHG
Cheng Xin Apartment
7 Days Inn Chengdu Yanshikou East Main Street
Home Inn Chengdu Jiuyanqiao Sichuan University
Chunyi V Hotel Chunxi Road Taikooli
Atour Hotel Chengdu Taikoo Li Chunxi Road
Fusida Hotel Chengdu Wenwu
Chunyi. book Hotel Xinnanmen

and 1,937 more pickup points

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Good weather is very important for the beautiful views in mountain area. You couldn't see much views on heavy misty and foggy days on the mountain top. According to your tour date, your guide may help you to swap the itinerary sequence of the tour days for enhancing your experience. For example, the itinerary of day 3 swap with the day 4.

Options

Include airport pickup service

Include airport pickup service: If you choose this option, please tell us your arrival date, flight number and time.

Pickup included
Starts and ends at your hotel

Pickup included
With airport pickup & drop-off

With airport pickup & drop-off: If you choose this option, please tell us your arrival & departure date, flight numbers and times.

Pickup included