Cuddly and Mysterious Kingdoms
40 kilometers north of central Chengdu, by the same highway as Chengdu's Giant Panda Breeding Base, the bronze-age Sanxingdui site is regarded one of the most important archaeological discoveries of the 20th century.
Thousands of rare treasures from two large sacrificial pits dating back to Shang Dynasty times (1600–1046 BC) have recently been supplemented with finds from six new sacrificial pits, which visitors can see being prepared for display in Sanxingdui Museum.
This tour not only takes you to visit the cuddly kingdom of giant pandas, but also the mysterious Kingdom of Shu (a.k.a. the Sanxingdui Civilization). The protected pandas and Sanxingdui's relics are both considered national treasures.
Tour 'Wow' Points
Witness Rare Treasures Only Seen in China
Sanxingdui Museum had held exhibitions in more than ten overseas countries over the last twenty years, but many treasures have only been exhibited in China (like the four below).
Discover Sanxingdui's "Alien" Civilization
The archeological finds of the Sanxingdui Civilization show it to be quite "alien" to the contemporary Shang Dynasty by the Yellow River, traditionally the cradle of China, down to the way they made bronze. The protruding eyes of its bronze heads tally with local Shu Kingdom records of their "alien-looking", bulging-eyed, founder Cancong.
A Morning Date with Active Pandas
It is best to go early in the morning to see the pandas feeding at around 9:30am, which is their most active time of the day.
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We had an amazing stay in Chengdu. Helen made it a point to make the most of the day we had together, given last minute flight changes. She did a great job of watching out for the seniors and the kids. She showed us the insider track in the Panda park to ensure we could avoid the crowds and enjoy our time there. She thought of all the little things, buying us snacks for the kids when we had a long bus ride, souvenirs from the opera house, making sure we were always comfortable and well cared for. She was flexible in arranging a quick hot pot dinner, when we told her we wanted to try it before we left. She had great energy, friendly smiles all the time, and so much patience. She went above and beyond when my daughter left her headphones on the bus to get the headphones shipped to our next hotel and tour guide. She was just amazing!!! We loved her! more
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Amazing visit in Chengdu with Helen!
We had an amazing stay in Chengdu. Helen made it a point to make the most of the day we had together, given last minute flight changes. She did a great job of watching out for the seniors and the kids. She showed us the insider track in the Panda park to ensure we could avoid the crowds and enjoy our time there. She thought of all the little things, buying us snacks for the kids when we had a long bus ride, souvenirs from the opera house, making sure we were always comfortable and well cared for. She was flexible in arranging a quick hot pot dinner, when we told her we wanted to try it before we left. She had great energy, friendly smiles all the time, and so much patience. She went above and beyond when my daughter left her headphones on the bus to get the headphones shipped to our next hotel and tour guide. She was just amazing!!! We loved her! more
Jun 2024, Stephanie
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Itinerary Quick Look
Here is a suggested itinerary. We are happy to customize a tour according to your interests.
Your personal private guide will contact you a day in advance and arrange the starting time according to your preference.
Visiting the city's panda base can be a challenge as it is quite large and has various animals. We've designed a smart route to beat the crowds as much as possible while timing it to the pandas' active period for you.
After the short road trip on to Sanxingdui, you will be served with a Sichuan meal at the restaurant of Sanxingdui Museum.
Sanxingdui Museum, in the northeast corner of the Sanxingdui Ruins archeological site, is where the Shu Kingdom's 3,000-year-old treasures are displayed. Discover a unique part of China's history in this large modern thematic museum.
As this is a private tour, you can decide whether to spend more or less time in the different areas according to your interests. The schedule is flexible and only for your reference.
Price includes:
- Private air-conditioned business car with big windows and ample space
- English speaking local guide
- Activities and meals listed in the itinerary
- 24/7 helpline for while you are traveling
Tour code: cd-87