Shanghai Chengdu Tours & Trips 2026
Shanghai is one of the most remarkable travel destinations in China, and beyond, with a combination of history, culture, ancient water towns, and cuisine. If you want to get up close and personal with cute giant pandas, Chengdu is also highly recommended when touring in China.
If you have 5-7 days of vacation, consider a trip to Shanghai and Chengdu. There are frequent direct flights and fast & comfortable high-speed trains between the two cities. A guided Shanghai and Chengdu tour package designed by Chinaxiantour offers fabulous hotels, professional local guides and a range of experiences that will charm any traveller.
How to plan a perfect Shanghai Chengdu tour?
- Best time to visit: All year round. But avoid National Day Holiday and Chinese New Year Holiday.
- Transportation: The best way is flying from Shanghai to Chengdu (vice versa), with an air journey taking about 3 hours. The high speed train runs about 11 hours between Chengdu and Shanghai.
- How many days needed: Start your itinerary from Shanghai or Chengdu. Normally, Shanghai’s classic attractions take 2 days to explore. If you are interested, you can add an extra day to visit the nearby Zhujiajiao Water Town. And it takes half a day to visit pandas in Chengdu, with the other half day for city sightseeing. You can add one day to Leshan Giant Buddha, two days to Leshan Giant Buddha & Mt. Emei, or one day to Dujiangyan & Qingcheng Mountain if time permits.
4 Best Shanghai and Chengdu Tour Packages
China’s most energetic city and panda’s hometown await on a journey to Shanghai and Chengdu. Discover the past and present of Shanghai, meet giant pandas up close, visit iconic sights, and experience gourmet dining – with every detail customized by your Chinaxiantour expert.
This 6-day Shanghai – Chengdu classic tour showcases the best of both cities. Experience the collision of Chinese culture between the slow pace of a livable city and the fast pace of a metropolis.
This 7-day Shanghai Chengdu tour includes cultural experiences and nature exploration at its finest. You will be treated to a masterpiece of classical Chinese gardens, an exciting experience of walking…
This is the best tour for panda lovers and offers an insight into the prosperity of the highly modern Shanghai metropolis. You will get a close look at the habits of adult pandas and baby pandas.
In just one week, this Chengdu & Shanghai in-depth trip will give you a glimpse of Chinese traditions and fashions, from fluffy pandas to the bustling Bund. Setting off from Chengdu, travel to Dujiangyan.
Best China Tours including Shanghai and Chengdu
Experience the perfect blend of ancient civilization and modern wonders on a guided China tour. Be entranced by close-up giant panda encounters in Chengdu, be amazed by the Great Wall and the Terracotta Army, then witness the dazzling skyline of Shanghai. These carefully curated journeys offer deep cultural immersion, seamless logistics, and unforgettable moments across China’s most iconic destinations.
This 10-day private China tour package is a seamless blend of China’s Golden Triangle cities and the home of the national treasure panda – Chengdu. We will take you to discover the traditions of Beijing, Xi’an, and Shanghai…
This 14-day natural and cultural China highlights tour will allow you to explore some of the most culturally and historically profound destinations and some of the most awe-inspiring natural destinations in China.
Have you ever dreamed of being surrounded by some of the most unique cultural and natural wonders at a same time? Well, this 13-day China group tour can make your dreams come true by taking you to…
