Chengdu Side Trips to Jiuzhaigou, Dujiangyan, Leshan Giant Buddha, and More
Beyond giant panda bases, there are many natural and cultural destinations around Chengdu that are worth a visit, including the fairyland Jiuzhaigou and Huanglong Scenic Area, Leshan Giant Buddha ā the worldās largest stone Buddha statue, and Mt. Emei ā one of the four sacred Buddhist mountains in China.
Below are our hand-picked tours from Chengdu to the top recommended destinations. Delve into the history, culture, and nature as our acclaimed guides reveal iconic sites such as Dujiangyan, the worldās oldest and still in use earth-filled damless water diversion project, and Mount Qingcheng, one of the birthplaces of Chinese Taoism.
Transportation Guide for Your Chengdu Side Tours
Leshan Giant Buddha: 1-hour high-speed train journey from Chengdu
Dujiangyan: 1.5-hour drive from Chengdu or about a 40-minute high-speed train ride
Mount Qingcheng: 1.5-hour drive from Chengdu
Mount Emei: 1.5-hour high-speed train trip from Chengdu
Jiuzhaigou: 1.5 to 2-hour bullet train journey from Chengdu
Best of Chengdu Day Tours
Experience ancient Buddhist art, explore the hidden villages, hike the unexplored landscapes, along with tasting authentic Sichuan Cuisine with distinctive flavors in each place. Along the way, your local guides will make sure you have a deeper appreciation of your destinations through exclusive explanations and experiences.
Join us to discover the natural beauty and cultural wonders of Sichuan on this 5-day guided tour from Chengdu to Jiuzhaigou. You will visit the ancient Taoping Qiang Village, marvel at the colorful pools of Huanglong…
This is a challenging but worthwhile 3-day hiking tour, in which you will admire the largest and tallest stone Buddha in the world – Leshan Giant Buddha, enjoy beautiful waterfalls and rivers, and meet naughty wild monkeys
If you are a lover of culture and nature, then this 5-day private Chengdu tour is for you to unearth and explore the best of Chengdu. Starting with an up-close meeting with the giant panda family…
Departing from Chengdu, enjoy a full two-day escape to the Shunan Bamboo Sea. It is the largest bamboo forest in China, only 2 hours away from Chengdu by high-speed rail. We will first explore Chengdu for a whole day…
This 4-day Jiuzhaigou tour is specially designed for nature explorers, hikers and photography lovers. It will take you to the ethereal landscape of Jiuzhaigou Valley and Huanglong Scenic Area.
During this 2-day Chengdu essence tour, you will experience the unique charm of Chengdu. Travel to the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding and observe these adorable giant pandas…
This 2-day winter tour from Chengdu will take you to enjoy various skiing activities at Xiling Ski Resort, whether you are a novice or a professional skier. You will also take a 40-minute cable car ride to the Riyueping.
This 5-day private Jiuzhaigou tour from Chengdu is perfect for photographers and nature lovers! You will discover the breathtaking beauty of Sichuanās highlands from the sacred Waqie Pagoda Forest…
A hiking vacation here will find you immersing yourself in the stunning alpine views of holy ice-capped mountains, fabulous cold lakes, historical temples, chanting rivers, striking forests, and vast grasslandsā¦
Looking for mountain hiking in winter? E-mei Mountain should not be missed! Famous as both a world natural heritage and a cultural heritage, it attracts numerous visitors every year for hiking, photography…
Is there anything else interesting to do around Chengdu? A tea-picking and tea-making tour at Mengding Mountain Tea Plantation is highly recommended, according to our customer feedback.
The Leshan Giant Buddha is the largest stone Buddha figure in the world. And Mt. Emei is one of the most sacred Buddhist mountains in China. Take this 2-day tour from Chengdu to learn more about these two sites.
