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Pandas & Century-Old Lantern Festival | Chengdu + Zigong Lantern Show or Langzhong Ancient Town (6–7 Days)

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Duration

7 Days 6 Nights

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

12 people

Languages

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Experience Chinese New Year in Chengdu with pandas, Sichuan Opera face changing, hotpot culture, and the world-famous Zigong Lantern Festival. Optional: Langzhong Ancient Town fair. A festive 6–7 day tour with family-friendly activities and hands-on traditions.

Highlights

  • Early morning at Chengdu Panda Base (feeding peak; optional half-day volunteer program, limited quota)
  • Close-up seat for Sichuan Opera face-changing show; hotpot etiquette & dipping sauce DIY
  • Zigong Lantern Festival (world-class IP; alternative: Langzhong Ancient Town Spring Fair if schedule conflict)
  • Festive stroll at Kuanzhai Alley & Jinli Street; hands-on bamboo weaving or Shu embroidery
  • Optional Leshan Giant Buddha day trip

Bulk discount adult
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14 People Special Discount45 5%
26+ People Group Discount612 8%

Day 0 – Arrival in Chengdu

Airport/railway pickup and transfer to hotel. Free time to explore the city on your own.

Day 1 – Panda Base, Tea House & Sichuan Opera

Early morning visit to Chengdu Panda Base during the feeding peak. Afternoon tea at People’s Park teahouse. Evening Sichuan Opera with close-up face-changing seats.

Day 2 – Market, Sichuan Cuisine Class & Kuanzhai Alley

Explore a festive local market. Join a hands-on Sichuan cuisine cooking class (hotpot etiquette & DIY dipping sauce). Evening stroll through Kuanzhai Alley.

Day 3 –Zigong Lantern Festival OR Langzhong Ancient Town

Full-day trip: Attend the world-renowned Zigong Lantern Festival. If dates overlap, visit Langzhong Ancient Town for its Spring Festival fair. Return to Chengdu or overnight stay.

Day 4 – Jinli Street, Bamboo Weaving & Shu Embroidery

Stroll through Jinli Ancient Street decorated for the New Year. Join a traditional handicraft workshop: bamboo weaving or Shu embroidery.

Day 5 – Leshan Giant Buddha (Optional)

Optional day tour to the UNESCO World Heritage Leshan Giant Buddha, the largest stone Buddha in the world.

  • 6D5N 5★ hotel accommodation (twin room, daily breakfast)
  • Private transfers & admission tickets listed in itinerary
  • Professional bilingual guide (English/Chinese)
  • Panda Base, Sichuan Opera, hotpot & handcraft workshops
  • Admission & transport for Zigong Lantern Festival / Langzhong Fair
  • International airfare & visa
  • Single supplement: USD 350–420
  • Optional upgrades (volunteer program, Leshan day trip)

Tour's Location

When is the best time to join this tour?

The tour is designed for Chinese New Year (Spring Festival), usually late January to mid-February. Lantern festivals and temple fairs are seasonal events.

Can I really join the panda volunteer program?

Yes, but places are very limited and require real-name registration in advance. Participants must follow the rules strictly (no touching pandas).

What is included in the price?

Accommodation, transportation, entrance tickets, bilingual guide, cultural experiences listed in the itinerary.

Is this tour suitable for children or elderly travelers?

Yes. The itinerary is family-friendly with flexible pacing. However, some walking is required at lantern festivals and historic sites.

What should I pack for the trip?

Chengdu in winter is cold and damp (average 3–10°C). Please bring layered warm clothes, comfortable walking shoes, and rain gear.

from $2.385,00

Owner

Eddie

Member Since 2025

Information Contact

Email

service@chinatraveldirect.com

Website

https://chinatraveldirect.com/

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