Top things to do in Chengdu, Southwest China

Half-Day Walking Tour with a Vegetarian Lunch at a Nunnery in Chengdu

Chengdu , Southwest China

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (6 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 50.00

 

During this 4 hours unique Walker Tour, you’ll be taken into an authentic local spice market to explore it and learn different species of Sichuan spices and ingredients that will be used in the Sichuan cuisine. After that, you’ll ramble through back streets and discover the real Chengdu on foot and learn traditional culture with an English-speaking local guide. You’ll arrive a hidden nunnery for vegetarian with a special Buddhist ceremony. You’ll then enjoy local tea in an authentic local tea house. For it’s really informative, interesting and fun, this tour will be an unforgettable experience in your lifetime.

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Sichuan Opera with face-changing at Sichuan opera theater in Chengdu

Chengdu , Southwest China

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (6 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 30.00

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

The Sichuan Provincial theater in Chengdu is a renowned venue for traditional Sichuan Opera performances. Sichuan Opera is a traditional form of Chinese opera that originated in the Sichuan Province. It is characterized by its unique blend of music, dance, acrobatics, and storytelling. Sichuan Opera performances typically combine singing, acting, and acrobatic feats. The performers utilize a variety of props, including fans, swords, and fire, to enhance the storytelling. Face-Changing: One of the most distinctive features of Sichuan Opera is the "face-changing" technique, where performers quickly change their facial expressions using a series of masks and makeup. Acrobatic Feats: Sichuan Opera performers are renowned for their impressive acrobatic feats, including tumbling, juggling, and other death-defying stunts. Be sure to book your tickets in advance, as performances can sell out quickly.

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Chengdu Nightlife Experience with a Local: Bars, Clubs & Culture in Chengdu

Chengdu , Southwest China

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (5 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 45.38

Duration: 3 hours (approx.)

Chengdu is most well known for its relaxed attitude — it also interprets that attitude in nightlife. This is not your typical guided tour — it's more of a night out with a young local friend who shows you their hometown. Before your trip, you’ll receive a personalized digital nightlife guide packed with insider tips: from speakeasies and hidden cocktail bars to indie music venues, tea-and-spirit fusion lounges, LGBTQ+ hangouts, and even underground left-wing bars. We’ve designed suggested routes for you and the local friend to explore together, but the choice is entirely yours. You'll be matched with a local who shares your interests. Whether you're up for partying, having deep conversations over a drink, or checking out the subcultures of the city, the night will unfold naturally from there. This isn't a tour but a chance to get a real local friend, learn about daily life, experience & travel Chengdu in the best way possible.

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Classsic sichuan Opera at sichuan Provincial Theater  in Chengdu

Chengdu , Southwest China

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (5 reviews)

From $ 28.00

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

Discovery Face change show highlight on nightlife   customized to  choice  one  places  based on your  favorite  ShuFeng YaYun Tea house .  it is traditional Tea house  with local tea , before show you can option make  a few of activity    1 you can learning shadow show ,2 you can dressing actors robe to take pictures  on stage , good experience  local culture . 

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The Original Chengdu Pub Crawl in Chengdu

Chengdu , Southwest China

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (4 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 22.00

Duration: 5 hours (approx.)

Chengdu never sleeps—and neither do we. This city blends tea houses and pandas with rock music, art, and underground nightlife. Our pub crawl takes you from the hottest bars to hidden local gems, led by a local host who knows where the real fun is. Expect good music, great vibes, new friends, and a night that shows you a side of Chengdu most travelers never see.

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3-hour In-depth History and Culture Walk Tour in Central Chengdu  in Chengdu

Chengdu , Southwest China

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (4 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 39.00

Duration: 3 hours (approx.)

This corner of Chengdu was known by many names: Shaocheng (少城), Luocheng(罗城), Mancheng(满城)—each name a chapter in its 2200-year saga. Once a walled world, sealed off for Manchu communities alone, this enclave wasn’t just bricks and boundaries; it was a living, breathing slice of Qing-dynasty life, tucked into the heart of Sichuan. Why here? What did daily life feel like for the bannermen and their families who called it home—sipping tea in hutongs, training in courtyards, or weaving local flavors into their northern traditions? And what makes its echoes still pulse today, drawing visitors to wander where history lingers in every alley? We’ll peel back the layers: grand tales of empire and segregation, paired with small, vivid moments. By the end, you won’t just see Mancheng—you’ll live a day in its shoes, where past and present dance in the shadows of its walls. Let’s step in.

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Three-Hour Private Chengdu Tea Wholesale Market Tour  in Chengdu

Chengdu , Southwest China

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (4 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 46.16

 

Your English-speaking leader will meet you at your centrally located hotel in Chengdu and then will take you into this incredible tea market. This wholesale tea market is one of the biggest tea markets in China. Even if you don’t need that much tea, this huge, fascinating and amazing market with a collection of tea shops still worth to visit. Luckily., it is very easy for you to learn how to dry, process and package tea from these tea shops, and to find tea leaves of all shapes and sizes in these tea wholesale stores. You can learn how to differentiate oolong, green, black, white and Pu-er tea and get to know each of the good effects and functions of drinking different kinds of tea. If you are willing to purchase some good tea, you can have a seat and taste what you want to try before you make a deal. It’s also one of the best and cheapest places to buy tea sets and accessories.

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3-Hour Herbal Wholesale TCM Market and a Local Wet Market Tour in Chengdu

Chengdu , Southwest China

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (4 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 46.16

Duration: 3 hours (approx.)

If you book this tour, you will have a chance get into a new word of unique, meaningful and educational adventure of Sichuan local Spices and Chinese Medince wholesale market. This 3-hour walking tour will recommend some places or markets to find a great variety of spices like turmeric, different types of peppers in this city, more than 10 kinds of chili pepper and Huajiao(Sichuan peppercorn) from different places of origin. If you are interested in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) which is an integral part of Chinese culture. During this tour, you can also find more than thousand types of different herbs and Chinese medicine. The smell is intoxicating as you walk into the covered area and explore the immense amount of different herbs used in TCM. You can learn some deep information like the reason why it has made a great contribution to the development and prosperity of the Chinese nation for thousands of years.

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2 Hours Chengdu Survival Chinese Class plus a Market Visit  in Chengdu

Chengdu , Southwest China

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (4 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 55.00

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

Your leader will meet you at your hotel lobby(City Center hotel), we will go to a great local tea house to have some coffee or tea, and learn the commonly used Tourism Chinese. It doesn't matter that you can't speak Chinese at all. After this class, everyone will have the confidence to speak Chinese. First of all, we practice introducing ourselves in Chinese. Then we will learn some Chinese greetings. Then we practice more about how to order food or how to take a taxi and more. After about 1 hour to 1.5 hours of class, we will go out and have a small walk! You’ll be taken into an authentic local spice market to explore it with fun Chinese challenges to complete and learn different Sichuan spices and ingredients that will be used in the locals cooking. At last, we will go to a great local dinner restaurant, you will have a real test here to order the food with all the Chinese you learned (You don't need to pay, it is included) Promise this will be a unique and fun experience for you!

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Half-day Private Kungfu Tea course in Local Tea House in Chengdu

Chengdu , Southwest China

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (4 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 55.00

 

During this private 3-hour Kungfu Tea  Experience in Chengdu, you will learn about six types of traditional tea with English speaking guide.You'll learn how to make tea after the tea ceremony course with the tea art specialist in a professional tea school. During this course, you will taste at least 3 kinds of high-quality tea with some special refreshments. The tea art specialist will give you a professional tea ceremony performance at the end of the course.Finally,you will get some tea as a gift(the types of the tea are randomly chosen). All in all, it will be an unforgettable experience in your lifetime.

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Chengdu: Dujiangyan Irrigation System & Mt. Qingcheng Group Tour in Chengdu

Chengdu , Southwest China

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (4 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 65.00

 

1. Small join-in group from 2 to 10 people only. 2. Sightseeing tour only, no shopping stops, no hidden cost. 3. Excellent English guide service. 4. High quality day tour at affordable price. Dujiangyan is the oldest and only surviving no-dam irrigation system in the world; and a wonder of water project. The project consists of three major parts, namely Yuzui(fish mouth stream dividing dyke), Feishayan(sand-spilling dam) and Baopingkou(precious bottle neck). They were scientifically designed to automatically control the water. Mt. Qingcheng is a famous Taoist mountain in China. It is also an attractive and intriguing scenic spot covered by luxuriant and verdant trees. The mountain is surrounded by numerous peaks and shaped like a city, is dubbed 'the most peaceful and secluded mountain under heaven' .

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Ticket reservation for Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Base in Chengdu

Chengdu , Southwest China

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (3 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 15.00

 

The Giant Panda Research Base is a highlight of Chengdu's tourism industry, attracting nearly 100000 overseas tourists annually. Covering dozens of hectares of bamboo forests and similar native habitats, it is home to over 50 giant pandas, Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Base may not be able to purchase tickets on the same day during peak season. We will pre book tickets for you here, and on the day of the event, you only need to bring your passport to show to the staff. Although there are usually many people, booking here can save a lot of unnecessary queuing and waiting time! The giant panda is most active in the morning. If you need our pick-up or charter services, you can also make a request to us (at an additional cost).

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Sichuan Opera Show ShufengYayun and Covered Bowl Tea in Chengdu in Chengdu

Chengdu , Southwest China

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (3 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 32.00

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

Established in 1998, Sufeng Yayun is a renowned cultural venue in Sichuan Province, dedicated to presenting authentic folk arts of Western Sichuan and traditional Chinese opera. It is the only large-scale, multifunctional theater in Sichuan that integrates traditional Chinese art performances and opera culture, and has been recognized as a key national cultural and tourism project. Located along the Qintai Ancient Path in Chengdu, Sufeng Yayun is housed within the historic architecture near Qingyang Palace, and is surrounded by cultural landmarks such as Du Fu Thatched Cottage and Wuhou Shrine. With its elegant, traditional design, the theater has long been a gathering place for renowned Sichuan opera performers and remains one of the most representative folk opera venues in the region. Guests may also experience Gaiwan Tea, a traditional Chinese tea-drinking method using a three-piece tea set consisting of a bowl, lid, and saucer, adding to the immersive cultural atmosphere.

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Chengdu-Create your OWN Cultural souvenir-With TEA and Snacks  in Chengdu

Chengdu , Southwest China

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (3 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 40.00

Duration: 4 hours (approx.)

Explore the rich traditions of Chengdu through a hands-on handicraft workshop that offers a deep dive into Sichuan's cultural heritage. Begin with professional instructors who unveil the historical significance of bamboo weaving and silver filigree, leading you to choose a crafting project that aligns with your skill level. Under the guidance of experienced artisans, transform bamboo strips into beautiful crafts or create intricate silver filigree pieces. Enjoy a relaxing tea break with authentic Sichuan refreshments while you work. As a memento, take home your handcrafted item and a special Chengdu-themed souvenir, marking your journey through this vibrant culture.

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Sichuan Opera Show with Hotel Pickup  in Chengdu

Chengdu , Southwest China

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (3 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 41.03

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

The 'Chilli Cool Sichuan Opera Experience " will give you a real  Sichuan Opera experience with the most unique Face-Changing Show in Chengdu. It offers face-changing performance, hand shadow, puppet show, traditional Chinese music performance, comedy, fire-spitting. The tickets and hotel pickup are included.

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