Top Experiences in Huanglongxi Ancient Town

See the world’s largest stone Buddha statue! Standing at an astounding 233 feet (71 meters), the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Grand Buddha of Leshan is proof of the significance of this religion in ancient China. Enjoy delicious Chinese lunch at a popular local restaurant before strolling the streets of Huanglongxi Ancient Town, dotted with magnificent temples. Walk slowly through the winding old alleys and enjoy a leisurely afternoon here.

Discover Chengdu highlights in one day with a local experience English-speaking tour guide, see lovely furry Giant Pandas at Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, explore one of the best preserved and most charming historic towns of Huanglongxi Ancient Town, admire the local craftwork of Shu Brocade with a history of over 2000 years.

Tired of the fast-life in the city? Go to the countryside to experience the most simple and original lifestyle. Start with a suitable departure time in the morning, take about an hour drive to reach a local market. You can practice the bargaining skills with the locals with the help of tour guide, you can buy some fresh vegetable and fruits picked by the farmers in the early morning. If you interested, You could buy some as additional dishes. Hop on the car, go through curved mountain path, enter the rural area, the village of Chen Jia Xiang, large crops and fruit trees come into view, arrive at farmer’s home. You can choose to walk around the mountains, breathe the unpolluted air, or stay in the farmer’s home, see the most primitive cooking methods, and enjoy most original and fresh taste lunch at the farmers' home.
Go to Huanglongxi old town see ancient streets, trees,temples, dykes, houses, wharfs, and battlefields, sit on the riverside for a pleasant afternoon.

Our Panda Kingdom Cycling Tour has been designed to offer cyclists an intimate look at rural Sichuanese countryside, as well as the rich cultural and religious history this province has to offer. Taking you through ancient towns which formed the beginnings of the ‘Old Tea Horse Road’ and religious sites with over 1500 years of history, we have carefully designed the route so that the ride takes you through tranquil roads and greenways allowing you to relax and enjoy the classic lush greenery of rural Sichuan.

Predominantly riding on greenways, small country roads and village tracks the ride is comfortable and manageable for most riding levels.

Visit the Chengdu must-see of Giant Panda Base and discover the charming Huanglongxi Ancient Town in one day. Discover Chengdu highlights with a local expert English-speaking tour guide. This day tour will take you to see lovely furry Giant Pandas at Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, explore one of the best preserved and most charming historic towns of Huanglongxi Ancient Town, and admire the local craft-work of Shu Brocade with a history of over 2000 years.

See lovely and furry giant pandas at Chengdu Panda Base
Discover the most charming historic town of Huanglongxi
Admire local craftwork of Shu Brocade with a long history
Gain a great impression of Chengdu with an expert guide
Private tour is operated with just your party exclusively

Crossing two provinces, our Chengdu – Guiyang trip offers riders an up close and personal look at the diverse rural life, history and cultures of both Sichuan and Guizhou. First taking you deep into the heart of rural Sichuan, we will slowly wind our way towards the most important Baijiu producing regions of China, found in southern Sichuan and northern Guizhou. Forming part of the ‘golden triangle’, Sichuan boasts some of the oldest fermentation pits in China and Guizhou holds China’s premium and most popular brand – Maotai.

We will be able to get an intimate look at this facet of Chinese history, as well as witnessing some examples of how these pivotal moments continue to influence modern China to date.

Visiting several ancient towns on the way and ancient Buddhist sites, with stark changes in culture and language, this trip is all about diversity and allows you to experience a more honest look at rural Chinese life and history.

Discover Chengdu's highlights and the world heritages in Leshan on this tour, which not only offers you a chance to spend happy hours with cute pandas, but also an amazing view of the Giant Buddha.

The personal drivers we provide are professional drivers who serve foreign tourists all year round. They will do a good job of safety and service!
This is a private travel event only for you and your family and friends.
In order to save your costs we do not include tickets, and some older guests do not need tickets, but please bring your passport.
The Leshan Giant Buddha (simplified Chinese: 乐山大佛; traditional Chinese: 樂山大佛; pinyin: Lèshān Dàfó) is a 71-metre (233 ft) tall stone statue, built between 713 and 803 (during the Tang dynasty), depicting Maitreya.It is carved out of a cliff face of Cretaceous red bed sandstones that lies at the confluence of the Min River and Dadu River in the southern part of Sichuan province in China, near the city of Leshan.
Huanglongxi Ancient Town features its ancient culture of water culture, Buddhism culture, tea culture, ecologic farming culture integrated with colorful folklore culture, screen culture and cooking culture.

Visit highlights of Chengdu including the Giant Panda Base and Huanglongxi old town with this private day tour from Chengdu.

You will be picked up and dropped off from your Chengdu hotel.

Visit highlights of Chengdu including the Leshan Giant Buddha and Huanglongxi old town with this private day tour from Chengdu.

You will be picked up and dropped off from your Chengdu hotel.

Combine visits to Leshan Giant Buddha and Huanglongxi Ancient Town in one full-day private tour from Chengdu. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, discover the incredible UNESCO World Heritage-listed sites of Leshan Giant Buddha, marvel at the world’s largest stone Buddha statue from different view. Explore Lingyun Temple and Wuyou Temple and enjoy a boat cruise for the panoramic view of Giant Buddha. Experience the rural life style at 1700 years Huanglongxi Ancient Town. This private tour including English speaking tour guide, travel by private air-conditioned vehicle, entrance fee, boat ride and lunch.

Meet the tour guide in your hotel and visit the Leshan Giant Buddha. We usually hike to the top and visit the monastery. The boat is a great way to see the entire Buddha. On the way back, we will visit the famous Huanglongxi Ancient Town.

07:00am-9:00am Meet up and drive to Leshan

09:00am-12:30pm Hike Giant Buddha (optional boat)

12:30pm-1:30pm Have a lunch

1:30pm-3:00pm Drive to Huanglongxi

3:00pm-4:00pm Visit the ancient town

4:00pm-4:40pm Back to the hotel

The itinerary is subject to change.
A small-group tour is limited to 8 people.

This tour combines cycling and hiking in the beautifully tranquil rural area around Chengdu Plain as well as Sichuan’s spectacular Tibetan area such as Kham Tibet and Gyalrong Tibet. During this trip, you will not only visit the well-known tourist attractions such as the panda base, Leshan Giant Buddha, Mount Emei, Xinduqiao, Tagong and Danba, but also you will cycle and hike some less-traveled places such as Fengqi Mountain, Chongqing Road, Wugen Mountain and Baita Lake, the countryside along the Qingyi and Minjiang rivers, etc. You will see the different lifestyles, such as the laidback Han Chinese around Chengdu Plain, the nomadic Kham Tibetans around Tagong Grassland, and the semi-agriculture and semi-nomad Gyalrong Tibetans at Danba. And yes, this tour is a good mix of authentic culture and unique landscapes in one of southwestern China’s most beautiful provinces: Sichuan