Pandas, Tea Houses & the Sichuan Table is a private 5 Days / 4 Nights China journey through Chengdu · Leshan, designed and operated by AVIORA, a licensed China-based tour operator. Best for families, seniors, food lovers.
Begin with pandas, linger over tea and understand Chengdu one generous meal at a time.
Chengdu: the home of giant pandas and Sichuan cuisine · Leshan: home of the Giant Buddha carved into a cliff above the river
Pandas at the right hour
A guided Sichuan table
Tea-house culture with local context
The route
ChengduDays 1-5the home of giant pandas and Sichuan cuisine
LeshanOptional Day 4home of the Giant Buddha carved into a cliff above the river
Day by day
A considered starting point. Every day can be reshaped around your dates, pace and interests.
Day 01 · Chengdu
Arrive into Chengdu's easy pace
Your private driver meets you at the airport or station and settles you into the city without adding a sightseeing obligation.
A soft first eveningTake a gentle walk through a neighbourhood such as Kuixinglou, or simply rest before your first full day.
Arrival timing and the first evening are shaped around your flight and energy.
Stay
Chengdu stay: selected comfort tier
Meals
As confirmed in your written quotation
Travel
Private airport or station transfer
Day 02 · Chengdu
Pandas before the day begins
Visit the Chengdu Research Base early, when the pandas are most active and the paths are quieter, then return to the city for tea.
Chengdu Research BaseYour guide keeps the route shaded and manageable, with time to pause rather than chase every enclosure.
People's Park teaA proper teahouse pause gives children room to move and grandparents time to watch the city.
The panda base is the day's main experience; the afternoon remains intentionally light.
Stay
Chengdu stay: selected comfort tier
Meals
Breakfast; other meals as arranged
Travel
Private car + local guide
Day 03 · Chengdu
A city understood through taste
Move between Wuhou Shrine, old lanes, and a food experience that can be fragrant and mild or properly fiery.
History and neighbourhood textureVisit Wuhou Shrine or nearby lanes with a guide who explains the city without turning the day into a lecture.
Market or cookingChoose a food walk or small cooking lesson around your group's appetite, allergies, and confidence with spice.
A slower afternoon, extra tea, or a rest window can replace any optional stop.
Stay
Chengdu stay: selected comfort tier
Meals
Breakfast; Sichuan meal or cooking experience as arranged
Travel
Private car + local guide
Day 04 · Leshan / Chengdu
Leshan, or more Chengdu
Those who want the scale of the Leshan Giant Buddha can make the private journey; others can stay in Chengdu for a market, gallery, or long lunch.
Leshan optionChoose an accessible viewing route and return when the river cliffs have said enough.
Chengdu alternativeKeep the day local with tea, a market, or an unhurried meal.
Leshan is optional and never treated as a test of endurance.
Stay
Chengdu stay: selected comfort tier
Meals
Breakfast; lunch as arranged
Travel
Private vehicle, with a flexible return
Day 05 · Chengdu
A final morning, then onward
Have one last bowl of noodles, a quiet park walk, or a lie-in before your driver takes you to the station or airport.
A final choiceUse the remaining time for tea, breakfast, or a gentle local walk before departure.
Onward supportWe remain reachable as you continue to Xi'an, Chongqing, or your next China chapter.
Departure timing follows your confirmed connection, with a practical margin for the group.
Stay
4- or 5-star hotel in Chengdu
Meals
Breakfast
Travel
Private departure transfer
What is and isn't included
Know what the journey covers before you decide.
Included
Private itinerary planning around your dates and travelers
Private car and driver on the days listed in your written quotation
Multilingual, personally vetted guide support
Sightseeing and reservations listed in your written quotation
WhatsApp support while traveling
Not included
International flights
China visa fees or documentation costs when applicable
Hotel, guide, transport and meal upgrades not listed in your quotation
Personal expenses and travel insurance
Your written proposal confirms the exact hotels, transport and services for your dates. Read the booking terms
How a private journey with AVIORA works
Private from start to finishYour own guide and driver. No fixed departures and no shared coach.
No obligatory shopping stopsShopping is added only when you ask for it.
One accountable China teamThe people who design your route are the people who answer when plans change.
Confirmed in writingHotels, transport, inclusions and price are set out before you commit.