Panda, Foods and the Most Beautiful Bookstore
Highlights: Giant Panda Base (Dujiangyan), Local Foods Exploration, Zhongshuge Bookstore
Pandas are the representative of Sichuan. Dujiangyan base is easy to arrive with car and with much less people. You can enjoy your time here to see the pandas.
Foods in Dujiangyan is special and has local flavor , you will explore the old streets and try the local foods there.
Zhongshuge is the most beautiful bookstore in China in 2023, the amazing design of the bookstore makes it very outstanding.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
hotel of tourists'
- Driver will meet you at the hotel lobby with your name card or group sign at 9am. (If you need to be picked up from airport or other places, please contact us for customized itinerary).
Giant Panda Base (Dujiangyan)
This base is about 1.5h by car from the downtown of Chengdu.
There are three areas that you can see pandas, red pandas.
Tour buses are also available, you can take the bus up to the top and walk down along the trails to see the pandas.
Guanxian County
Guanxian is an ancient town, it consists of one old street and several new streets.
Dujiangyan is a small city where different minorities live together. Here you will see Qiang people, Tibetan People, Muslim. The mixed culture also makes the local foods different and worth trying. You can have lunch here.
And the Nanqiao Bridge is also a highlight for you to see how great the Minjiang river is.
Zhongshuge Bookstore
Chengdu is a city with many bookstores. Some of our local bookstores are even national famous and attracts many people to visit because of the design, books and atmosphere or its products.
Zhongshuge is quite unique in the style and here you will be amazed by the beautiful design and arrangements of the bookstore and also attracted by the original gifts selling here.
Time to Go Back
You will start to go back to the city at 3: 30 pm.
It will take about 1.5h to go back.
Ending Point
You hotel or the meeting point
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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
1. private transportation and hotel pick-up
2. type of car(5-seat: Passat or similar; 7-seat Buick GL8)
3. driver's and guide's meals, gasoline fee, and toll fees within the itinerary
4. Professional English Guide (with National Certificate)
Meals
Tickets for panda base ( 8USD for entrance ticket, 2USD for tour bus)
self-expense
tips for driver and guide: 7USD/PERSON/DAY
anything not mentioned in the include part
Tour Important Information
* This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
* Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.
* Please don't feed pandas anything you bring.
* Please download Alipay or Wechat Pay when you travel in China, it will be much more convenient when you buy things and pay.
Important message from the supplier
We are a team of certificated guides with different languages and professional drivers, we also have business web for local restaurants and hotels.
Please tell us the number of your group, time to visit, places you prefer to see, things you prefer to explore, then we can customize your travel through mainland of China! Not just Chengdu, but also Beijing, Xinjiang, Tibet, Xi'an, Yunnan, Guizhou, Zhangjiajie, Chongqing.
We are ready to create a beautiful China journey for you!
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
About Tour Guide Amy X.
Hi, I'm Amy. Born and raised in Chengdu, I've been designing custom travel experiences for international visitors since 2011.
I help travellers, families, and business groups explore China on their own terms — whether that's sipping tea in a hidden garden, visiting a UNESCO World Heritage site, or connecting with local business leaders. Every itinerary I create is built from scratch around your interests, pace, and curiosity.
What I Offer:
Cultural Immersion — Go beyond the guidebook. Meet local artisans, visit family-run workshops, and experience traditions most tourists never see: tea ceremonies with masters, Sichuan opera backstage, and hands-on crafts like bamboo weaving and silk-making.
Nature & Scenery — From Chengdu's giant pandas to Zhangjiajie's limestone peaks, I know the best routes, the best times to visit, and the quiet spots away from the crowds.
Study Tours & Business Visits — I arrange factory visits, industry meetings, and cultural exchange programmes for universities, professional groups, and corporate teams across China. I handle logistics so you can focus on the connections.
Family & Private Groups — Travelling with children or older family members? I design flexible, comfortable itineraries that work for everyone.
Why Choose Me?
I'm not just a guide — I'm your local partner. I've spent years building relationships with drivers, hoteliers, restaurant owners, and cultural practitioners across China. When you travel with me, you get more than a planned route — you get someone who cares about the details, listens to what you actually want, and adapts when things change.
Whether it's your first time in China or your tenth, I'll help you see it in a way that feels personal, genuine, and memorable.
Let's start planning. Send me a message and tell me what you're looking for.
Reviews
Dennis S.
“10 days in Chengdu and Ya’an for pandas”
Amy is the greatest guide ever. She put together a 10 day itinerary based on my interests and worked with me to get it just right. Then as a guide she was wonderful.we always went at my pace. I had a bit of a cold so we always went at a slow pace. And she took me to the pharmacy for meds. I was interested in Sichuan food (who isn’t). She took me to wonderful places that were not tourist spots but popular with the locals . Above all, Amy is a terrific person and I consider her a friend for life. If you go to Chengdu, you should definitely go with Amy.
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Amy X.
Dear Dennis, Thank you so much and i cherish the time we travelled together, it's been wonderful memories to me as well. You are also my friend now and thank you so much for trusting me and we will keep in touch! Amy
Willem D.
“Tour with Amy”
Amy was a super guide, and we had an amazing day with her!
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Amy X.
Dear Willem, Thank you for your kind reply. I also had a wonderful day with your four! Hope you can come and visit our Sichuan province again! Amy
Jessica A.
“Go with guide made things so easy!”
Thank you Amie!! This way a wonderful experience.
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Amy X.
Thank you so much Jessica, it's a pity that i can't show you more about our city or province,but i am so glad to arrange this trip for you. i hope we can meet again. Best Regards!
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