Things to do in Sichuan, China: The Best Rail Tours

May 19, 2021 Ying Subia

Sichuan, formerly romanized as Szechuan or Szechwan, is a province in southwest China occupying most of the Sichuan Basin and the easternmost part of the Tibetan Plateau between the Jinsha River on the west, the Daba Mountains in the north, and the Yungui Plateau to the south. Sichuan's capital city is Chengdu. The population of Sichuan stands at 81 million.
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1. 9-Day Small Group China Tour of Beijing, Xi'an and Chengdu, No Shopping

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An ideal holiday package to get the most from your China trip to the iconic cities of Beijing and Xi'an, as well as Chengdu, the hometown of lovely giant pandas. The tour takes 9 days to cover the best travel destinations including the Forbidden City, the Great Wall, the Terracotta Warriors and the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding.

Inclusions: 8 nights accommodation, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, One way Economy-class airfare from Beijing to Xi'an, Second-class seat of high speed train from Xi'an to Chengdu, Air-conditioned vehicle, Two bottled water per person per day, Professional guide & experienced driver

Exclusions: Gratuities, China Visa Fee, International airfare, Airport drop-off service in Chengdu on Day 9

Reviewed By PenVenan

Living in Shanghai, I spent a 6-day break in Sichuan which ended up to be a fantastic experience. This is greatly thanks to my graceful, knowledgeable and care taking guide Lisa (additionally she also has a very good command of English). I shall also give a special mention to our driver who every day drove us safely in a very modern and clean "Hong Qi" (my first time, yep!) At no point in time would I feel any COVID-related risk, the company actually provided each day two masks and hand sanitizer(s). One personal regret was that I could not go to JiuZhaiGou, the site not being opened to foreigners (I was duly informed when I made the trip reservation); Nonetheless, I did see so many beautiful and interesting spots that it is only but a further motivation to come back. The epitome was obviously the Panda base, but just to state a few amongst others, I liked in particular LeShan big Buddha, Emei shan, QingCheng shan (the birth place of Taoism) and Dujiangyan, the irrigation system which has been in use for some 1500 years! I also enjoyed the food which eventually was not as spicy as I could have feared. Hum, this was again thanks to Lisa's good care who made sure that the dishes would be adapted to my european palate! In short, this trip has been a real match, it will remain vivid in my memory. Great thanks to all who took part to its flawless organization and made it so peasant.

2. 12 Days Tour - Real China Highlights

Chongwenmen Hotel, Chong Wen Men Fan Dian, Chong Wen Men, Dongcheng Qu, Beijing Shi, China Truly China Travel
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Get thee to China for the adventure of your life! Seriously, these 12 days of the country's big-ticket highlights will have you missing this country for years to come. From massive and historical Beijing (hello Great Wall!), ancient capital  Xi'an (home of the awe-inspiring Terracotta Warriors), leisure Chengdu (the hometown of China's National Treasure Giant Panda), pastorally picturesque Yangshuo, and eventually to the world-in-itself gobsmacking city of Hong Kong, this is your (super affordable) opportunity to get here with a whole group of new friends.

Inclusions: All accommodations in double rooms with private facilities as specified, including breakfast;, All private transfers from/to airport/train station;, Private bus and entrance tickets for excursions to Mutianyu Great Wall in Beijing;, Terracotta Warriors in Xian, Panda Breeding Center in Chengdu, Cycling tour in Yangshuo;, High speed train (Xi’an-Chengdu, Guilin-Hong Kong), 2nd class;, Night Train (Beijing-Xi’an), soft sleeper;, Bullet train (Chengdu-Yangshuo);, English speaking tour guide.

Exclusions: International flight and departure tax;, Lunches and dinners;, Other optional excursions and entrance tickets;, Tips to tour guides and drivers;, Other personal expenses;, Visa to China.

Reviewed By Nancy W

Anna took very good care of me. She was caring, respectful and fun. We had a wonderful time biking along the Yulong River and seeing the sights. She was an outstanding guide and I would recommend her as a guide. She spoke very good English. We had a great day together.

3. All Inclusive Private Tour:2-Day of Xian and Chengdu with Hotel Accommodation

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This 2-day private tour takes you to see the Terracotta Warriors Museum and City Wall in Xi'an and the lovely Giant Panda in Chengdu. Private transportation, professional English-speaking tour guide, delicious lunch and all entrance tickets to attractions indicated in the itinerary are included. This tour will definitely create unforgettable memories for you. One night 4star hotel accommodation in Chengdu and bullet train from Xi'an to Chengdu are included. We can offer you the round-trip airport transfer or train station transfer during the tour, please confirm with us beforehand and offer us your pick up and drop off location information in details.

Inclusions: Lunch, Dinner, Professional English-speaking guide in Xi'an and Chengdu, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private air-conditioning travel vehicle, one night 4star Hotel accommodation in Chengdu , Entrance fee of Terracotta Warriors museum, Entrance fee of City Wall, Entrance fee of Panda breeding center in Chengdu, Entrance fee of Wenshu monastery, Bullet train ticket from Xi'an to Chengdu

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Reviewed By 477george

Our tour guide Owen brought us to the Muslim Quarter in Xi’an. Of particular interest was the mosque which looks very much like a prayer garden. Owen pointed out many points of interest. He brought us to the prayer hall. We could not enter but doorways are open so that you can peer in. It is one of the oldest mosques in existence. Thanks to Owen we discovered this. Also we visited the Terra-cotta soldiers. This was a great tour. Since this is a popular site, our guide, Owen took us there when others would be leaving for lunch. A great strategy! Owen explained what was happening in each of the 4 pits. Without his excellent explanation it would have been a bunch of figures in a pit. I would highly recommend this tour. Thank you Owen! The city wall is worth the climb. Beautiful view of the city and an opportunity to get an understanding of life in the past. Our guide, Owen, did a superb job of explaining the wall structure as well as the purpose and the different gates, etc. I highly recommend going to the city wall.

4. 16-Day Small-Group Tour: Beijing, Xi'an, Guilin, Chengdu, Chongqing, Yangtze River Cruise and Shanghai

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This small group trip is a perfect combination of popular tourist destinations in China. You can explore rich historical and cultural heritages in Beijing and Xi'an, by visiting the Great Wall, Forbidden City, Terracotta Army and many other attractions. Continue to appreciate charming natural scenery in Guilin, observe the lovely pandas in Chengdu, relax during the 5-star Yangtze River Cruise and experience dynamic metropolitan life of Shanghai.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, 15 nights hotel/ cruise ship accommodation based on twin-sharing room, One way Economy-class airfare from Beijing to Xi'an, Xi'an to Guilin and Guilin to Chengdu. , One way First-class seat of High-speed Train Fare from Yichang to Shanghai, One way soft seat train from Chengdu to Chongqing, Two bottled water per person per day, Professional guide & experienced driver, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Gratuities, China visa fees, International airfare, Airport drop-off service in Shanghai on Day 16, Single room supplement for solo guest is compulsive and is available on request.

Reviewed By 283brianneb

Really great experience! Our guide Rocky was really knowledgeable and took some amazing photos for our group. This tour made our trip stress free, leaving us to enjoy the beautiful views.

5. 14-Day Small-Group Tour in Beijing, Xi'an, Chengdu, Yangtze, Chongqing, Shanghai

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A well-planned escorted China tour with domestic airfare for you to learn the long history and rich culture of the ancient capitals Beijing & Xian, have a close contact with the childlike giant pandas in Chengdu, soften and scent your body from head to toe on the Yangtze river cruise and reach the last destination - Shanghai.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, 13 nights accommodation with twin-sharing room and Yangtze River cruise, One way Economy-class airfare from Beijing to Xi'an, One way First-class seat High-speed Train fare from Yichang to Shanghai, One way second- class seat of high speed train from Xi'an to Chengdu and Chengdu to Chongqing. , Two bottled water per person per day, Professional guide & experienced driver, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Gratuities, China visa fees, International airfare, Airport drop-off service in Shanghai on Day 14

Reviewed By PenVenan

Living in Shanghai, I spent a 6-day break in Sichuan which ended up to be a fantastic experience. This is greatly thanks to my graceful, knowledgeable and care taking guide Lisa (additionally she also has a very good command of English). I shall also give a special mention to our driver who every day drove us safely in a very modern and clean "Hong Qi" (my first time, yep!) At no point in time would I feel any COVID-related risk, the company actually provided each day two masks and hand sanitizer(s). One personal regret was that I could not go to JiuZhaiGou, the site not being opened to foreigners (I was duly informed when I made the trip reservation); Nonetheless, I did see so many beautiful and interesting spots that it is only but a further motivation to come back. The epitome was obviously the Panda base, but just to state a few amongst others, I liked in particular LeShan big Buddha, Emei shan, QingCheng shan (the birth place of Taoism) and Dujiangyan, the irrigation system which has been in use for some 1500 years! I also enjoyed the food which eventually was not as spicy as I could have feared. Hum, this was again thanks to Lisa's good care who made sure that the dishes would be adapted to my european palate! In short, this trip has been a real match, it will remain vivid in my memory. Great thanks to all who took part to its flawless organization and made it so peasant.

6. Private Tour: Leshan Giant Buddha and Fishing Village from Chengdu

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This enjoyable day trip from Chengdu takes you by comfortable high-speed train to the Leshan Giant Buddha, built in China’s Tang Dynasty,over 1300 years. As you walk the ancient red sand cliff road at this UNESCO World Heritage Site, you will marvel at the 1300-year-old Leshan Giant Buddha. In addition,your guide  will also take you to much less travel path to Local fishing village and Mahao Grottoes. A tasty lunch in authentic  local restaurant is included.

Inclusions: Professional English-speaking tour guide, Tasty lunch in authentic local restaurant, Free hotel tour guide pickup and drop-off service with 3rd ring road., Private transportation in Leshan ( from Leshan railway station -Leshan Giant Buddha-lunch place-railway station), Public transportation(Metro or taxi) to/from Chengdu railway station from Chengdu hotel

Exclusions: Private expenses, River Cruise to view Leshan Giant Buddha(70rmb/person),according to the actual situation,if there was a long queue on the top to go down the foot of Giant Buddha, river cruise is recommended instead waiting for a long time on the top., Hotel pick-up&drop-off surcharge if the hotel is out of 3rd ring road, Gratuities

Reviewed By 688AnnieB

Fi-Fi was amazing and so fun! My teenagers loved her! We would not have managed to fit everything into one day, or have figured out the transportation on our own. The arrangements were smooth and painless. Our guide and drivers were on time and very knowledgable. We were at the panda base early and managed to spend almost an hour alone with one panda who showed off for us. Fi-Fi managed to navigate us to the best spots at the park and we were out of here before it got too busy. The Leshan Buddha was awe inspiring, but I enjoyed the train trip seeing some chinese country side even more.

7. Private Day Trip: Chengdu to Leshan and Luocheng by Train

Silk Road Trips

See the world's largest ancient Buddha and explore the pretty town of Luocheng on this 10-hour private guided day trip from Chengdu by fast train. Admire the Leshan Grand Buddha, which towers over the meeting point of three rivers, then transfer to Luocheng Ancient Town to try local foods and absorb the historic atmosphere.

Inclusions: Private tour, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Local guide

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By JacksonGZTrips

Delicious and delicate. The food in Guangzhou is the best. The old town is worth visiting if you want to know history and cultures of Guangzhou. Travelling in Guangzhou is not so difficult except for some language problems until recently the GZ government has had an interpretation hotline(+8620960169), which can provide great service for public affairs and government services. I used several times taking taxi and asking for directions, the interpreters are quite professional.

8. Jiayang Steam Train and Luocheng Ancient Town Private Day Trip

Sichuan Adventure

This unique one day tour will take you to explore two not-so-well-know destinations in the rural area of southern Sichuan: Luocheng Ancient Town and Jiayang Steam Train. You will experience the laidback lifestyle of Sichuanese at one of the authentic and less-travelled Luocheng Old  Town and you will also take the old-fashioned Jiayang Steam Train to enjoy the beautiful countryside and then walk around the Britsh and Soviet Union style houses to learn about the coal miners’ life in the past. 

Inclusions: Private transportation, English-speaking tour guide service, One-way ticket of the steam train, Entrance ticket of the mining musuem, Lunch, Bottled water

Exclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Your other personal expenses

Reviewed By mathengrary

It was really a amazing to ride Chengdu countryside. I had a wonderful time out of the city. Loved the village kids waving their hands, running beside us, some asked us to take photos with them. The senior people were really friendly too. Thnaks Leo, Greenie and Sichuan Adventure Team.

9. Chengdu Panda Breeding Center and Historic Private Day Tour

Dorsett Grand Chengdu, 168 Xi Yu Long Jie, Cao Shi Jie, Qingyang Qu, Chengdu Shi, Sichuan Sheng, China, 610015 未知旅行

Chengdu, the center of the west of China, is a newly-developed net-red city. Here are the national treasure giant pandas. You can watch the daily life of the pandas (about 100 pandas) at close range. They are charming and exciting. Here is the world-famous culture of the Three Kingdoms. Walk into the Temple of Marquis Wu and have a journey through it-a dialogue with Zhuge Liang and Liu, Guan, zhang. Here, through ancient and modern poetry culture, came to the thatched cottage of Dufu Caotang and chanted a song "The thatched cottage was broken by the autumn wind" with the poet sage. This is Chengdu. You are welcome to eat hot pot, drink tea and enjoy the leisurely life in the kingdom of heaven.

Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, Transfer between hotel and attractions via public transport, Tickets for Chengdu Giant Panda Base, Travel accident insurance

Exclusions: Tickets for Wuhou Temple and Dufu Caotang, Food and beverage expenses on their own, Sightseeing vehicle inside Giant Panda Base (Optional), Tips (Optional)

10. All Inclusive Private Tour:2-Day of Chengdu and Xi'an with Hotel Accomodation

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This two days private tour will be the best choice for you if you want to see the lovely Giant Panda in Chengdu and the Terracotta Warriors Museum in Xi'an within two days including all private transportation, professional English speaking tour guide, delicious lunch and dinner, all entrance tickets to attractions indicated in the itinerary. This tour will definitely create unforgettable memories for you. One night 5tar Xi'an hotel accommodation and bullet train from Chengdu to Xi'an are included. After the tour finished,we can drop you off at the Xi'an Airport or train station according to your request, please confirm with us beforehand and offer us your pick up and drop off location information in details.

Inclusions: Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Professional English-speaking guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private air-conditioned travel vehicle, One night 5star Xi'an hotel accommodation, Bullet train from Chengdu to Xi'an, Entrance fee of Panda breeding center in Chengdu, Entrance of Wenshu monastery in Chengdu, tea tasting experience here, Entrance fee of Terracotta Warriors museum, Entrance fee of City Wall, Visit of Muslim Quarter

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