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LiviaE42, Sep 2026
Incredible red panda experience
We first went to a panda base a fair distance from the city, which was lovely - lush, beautiful surroundings and lots of opportunities to watch pandas. We went early which meant the animals were active (not too hot yet) and there weren’t very many other people.We continued to another place for the red panda keeper experience, which was amazing. It’s 900 cny on top of the booking price, so not cheap but completely worth it. There were more red pandas than people, and you get to watch them up really close and feed them. You can’t touch them, but they can touch you - I’m delighted to say my lap got climbed over. There are also raccoons, which you can pet while feeding.Jay spoke by far the best English out of everyone I’ve met while travelling in China for the last month and arranged everything very smoothly, in addition to having a very comfortable car. I met some other guests at the red panda base who missed out on the feeding because they hadn’t known to book it, so I was very glad that Jay had made sure the experience included all the highlights. Would 100% book with him again.
627gabrielaw, Sep 2026
Chengdu Tour with Connie
Chengdu has completely captivated us, and having Connie as our tour guide made the experience even more interesting. Her friendly attitude and willingness to help and guide us to the best that Chengdu has to offer far exceeded our expectations.
We visited the Panda Park, where Connie shared her excellent knowledge of the pandas and their habits, making the experience fascinating and enjoyable. We also explored Kuanzhai (Wide and Narrow) Alley, Du Fu’s Thatched Cottage and People’s Park, where we experienced the unique match-making activities for people of all ages.
We finished the day with a traditional tea ceremony and cultural show. Every place we visited came with great recommendations, interesting history and fascinating stories. Connie truly expanded our knowledge and appreciation of Chengdu’s culture.
We thoroughly enjoyed our time with Connie and would highly recommend her and TGC to anyone visiting Chengdu.
elgalipeka, Sep 2026
Wonderful Experience with Connie in Chengdu!
Connie was a phenomenal guide! She had such a positive attitude and was incredibly knowledgeable, well prepared, and attentive throughout our time in Chengdu. From the beginning, she made sure we knew about the hotel amenities and that our rooms were comfortable and satisfactory. She also shared wonderful insights about local life, food, and places to visit.One of the highlights of our trip was the Panda Research Base. Connie recommended that we leave early so we could see the pandas outside while it was still cool, since they tend to go indoors once it gets too hot. Her advice was perfect, and we had an amazing experience seeing the pandas!Connie also went above and beyond with thoughtful food recommendations and even helped arrange a massage appointment for a family member who needed some muscle relaxation after traveling.Her knowledge, attention to detail, and genuine care made our time in Chengdu truly special. We felt very well taken care of and would highly recommend Connie to anyone visiting Chengdu!
dennissG6304BH, Aug 2026
Great Mapo Tofu Cooking Experience
We booked the Mapo Tofu Cooking Class pretty spontaneously and we are so happy that we did. Everything was organised very well. Even though it rained super heavy when we arrived it was no problem. Our guide Lance waited for us at the metro station and even ordered a taxi so we get to the market dry. First we visited a local market that is not one of the typical tourist attractions. Our guide was really knowledgable and helped us buying local spices. Before the class we were offered some tea and small snacks and then the class started. It was a lot of fun. We not only learned about the history of Mapo Tofu but about Tofu making in general. We even used a traditional press to make our own soy milk and learned everything from scratch. In the end we actually cooked our own Mapo Tofu and eat it with some other dishes together with Lance. We also had the time to share some stories and learn more about Chengdu. Thanks again to the whole team and especially our guide Lance who made this a great afternoon. We will definietly try and make Mapo Tofu at home.
970aj, Aug 2026
Unforgettable Visit to the Panda Reserve
We had a wonderful experience visiting the panda reserve. Our guide, Perry, was absolutely fantastic. He had an incredible amount of knowledge about pandas and shared many interesting facts and stories throughout the tour. His English was excellent, and he explained everything clearly and in a very engaging way.Perry was also very friendly, professional, and passionate about his work, which made the whole experience even more enjoyable. We learned a lot and had a truly memorable time. We highly recommend this tour, and especially Perry as a guide. Thank you for such a fantastic experience!

New York City
Tuktuk Food Tour Through Chengdu’s Local EatsParadise28918063052, Aug 2026
MUST try food tour
Chris was an absolute legend, he was so friendly, such a good chat and was so informative. This was my first food tour and not something I would normally consider but Chris completely changed my mind. The food was amazing, the tour was lots of fun and this was a highlight of my trip. We got some souvenirs, unlimited drinks and further reccomendations for our trip. This tour is a MUST if in chengdu!
Joao_Q, Aug 2026
Wonderful experience
It’s a great experience to visit the Panda Center. Kids and adults love it.
We were lucky to have Cindy as our guide. She knows the best places and how to avoid the crowds. And she was exceptionally kind with us and the kids.

New York City
Tuktuk Food Tour Through Chengdu’s Local EatsJack_C, Aug 2026
Fantastic!
Fiona was an awesome guide! We had a great time with her on the food tour and ate lots of delicious food. There was 1 small hiccup with some raucous drunk locals but it was all good in the end. Certainly not enough to spoil what was an excellent experience however!
R8482DMmayl, Jul 2026
Great experience
Great experience, guide was awesome and took us to a great local restaurant after! Must do!!!
Rebecca_Z, Jul 2026
Chengdu
Perry is an excellent guide. He is very knowledgeable and speaks great English. It was very hot on the day of our tour and he is very patient.
Jack_H, Jul 2026
Had a great time with...
Had a great time with Perry. Very knowledgable and patient. He helped us out a lot and gave us recommendations on other things to see in Chengdu. Highly recommend!
alphaquadr0, Jan 2026
Go, and go with Silvia.
We had this experience with Silvia as our guide. Her enthusiasm and knowledge made the whole trip much more enjoyable and interesting than it would have been otherwise. Also, her availability to suggest local landmarks can't be fully appreciated until you experience her.
She directed us for instance to the local Tea Market and Embroidery museum & helped us to acquire beautiful local manufacture.
If you book this, ask for her. Five stars aren't enough, she deserves twice as many.
PhilipH291, Jan 2026
Stunning scenery & fascinating history
Stunning scenery - I love snow covered mountain views (I was fortunate that it was a sunny winter;s day). Add in the birthplace of Taoism and the associated temples - altogether making a great start to the day (I could have spent all day there).
Add to that the interesting history and engineering of the irrigation system.
My guide was very friendly and added to the day.
A great day out.

New York City
Giant Panda and Buddha 1 day tourHeather H, Jan 2026
Stopover in Chengdu - amazing tour!
My son (17 yo) and I took this day trip with Daisy. She was an amazing guide. Telling us all about the Panda and Buddhist culture. We saw a lot of very active pandas then headed on the 2 hour drive to Leshan. It was such a smooth ride by our driver Mr Chow. The Buddha was amazing to see from the short ferry ride. Then we stopped for lunch on a good street in Leshan. Such a fun experience! Daisy also provided tips for after she dropped us in central Chengdu. A wonderful experience and so easy for us. Highly recommend this tour and Daisy as an exceptional guide!

New York City
Giant Panda and Buddha 1 day tourCarmen F, Oct 2025
Pleasant and Interesting Tour
We were very pleased with our guide, Abby. Her English is very good, she has good communication skills, and she goes above and beyond to make your trip enjoyable.
644brams, Aug 2026
Very nice day!
Beautiful day and seen a lot of panda’s. Not crowed, great experience!
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