Half-day Private Panda Tour with Vegetarian Lunch in Nunnery
Description
Embark on a unique journey to encounter Chengdu’s iconic giant pandas and immerse yourself in serene Buddhist traditions. At the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, observe these gentle giants in a naturalistic habitat, from playful cubs to majestic adults, while learning about China’s conservation efforts. Later, unwind at a tranquil Buddhist nunnery, savoring a flavorful vegetarian meal prepared with mindfulness. The experience culminates in a sacred ceremony, offering insight into Buddhist practices and the harmony between humans and nature.
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Itinerary
During this Panda+Vegetarian Lunch Half-day Tour, you’ll be taken into Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Research Base to see a great number of lovely pandas ranging from infants to adults with your English-speaking local guide. After finishing panda base, you’ll then ramble through “off-the-beaten” streets to visit a nunnery and have vegetarian lunch with a special Buddhist ceremony there. Finally, you’ll go to an authentic local tea house and enjoy local tea.
During this Panda+Vegetarian Lunch Half-day Tour, you’ll be taken into Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Research Base to see a great number of lovely pandas ranging from infants to adults with your English-speaking local guide. After finishing panda base, you’ll then ramble through “off-the-beaten” streets to visit a nunnery and have vegetarian lunch with a special Buddhist ceremony there. Finally, you’ll go to an authentic local tea house and enjoy local tea.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Reviews(8)
Jerry picked me up directly from my hotel and guided me through the panda reserve. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and made the experience both informative and fun. After visiting the panda reserve, he took me to a Buddhist nunnery, where he introduced me to the local culture and we enjoyed a vegetarian lunch together. I had an amazing time and can highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the area.
Dear Guest, Thank you for participating in our Conservation & Cuisine Adventure! We hope you enjoyed learning about panda protection and Buddhist vegetarian traditions. Share your insights with @ChilliCoolChina! It was wonderful having you with us, and we'd be delighted to see you again. With gratitude, Lance Chilli Cool Team
Enjoyable trip to see the Giant panda with a personal tour guide. Fast track to see the giant pandas without to many crowds. We did go to the morning session.
Dear Guest, Thank you for joining our Wildlife & Culture Tour! We hope you had a rewarding time with the pandas and discovering temple vegetarian cooking. Don't forget to tag @ChilliCoolChina in your adventure photos! It was a pleasure having you with us, and we'd love to see you again. Best wishes, Lance Chilli Cool Team
We had a wonderful time visiting the pandas. Jerry is a very knowledgeable guide who speaks English well. He navigated the Panda habitat perfectly to save us time and maximize the panda viewing. We highly recommend this experience
Dear Guest, Thank you for participating in our Panda and Temple Experience! We hope you enjoyed connecting with nature and spiritual cuisine. Share your peaceful moments with @ChilliCoolChina using #ChilliCoolPanda! It was wonderful having you with us, and we'd be thrilled to see you again. Peacefully, Lance Chilli Cool Team
The driver and Guide were on time, really good tour! The Guide, Lance, was helpful because the breeding center is very big and he knew where to start to be able to see the pandas and not be so crowded. The nunnery is a very beautiful place.
Dear Guest, Thank you for joining our Panda Base & Vegetarian Cuisine Tour! We hope you had a fantastic time learning about panda conservation and temple food traditions. Tag @ChilliCoolChina in your panda photos! It was a pleasure having you with us, and we'd love to see you again in future sessions. Sincerely, Lance Chilli Cool Team
I had a wonderful experience with Lance today visiting the famous pandas. The pandas were absolutely adorable, and the tour was perfectly timed to avoid the large crowds. Lance picked me up from the hotel on time in a very nice car with an excellent driver. We had a great conversation about China and Chinese culture. Lunch at the nunnery was also a lovely experience — it’s a beautiful and peaceful place tucked away in the middle of a busy town.
Dear Guest, Thank you for joining our Panda Base & Temple Vegetarian Experience! We hope you had an amazing time with the pandas and enjoying peaceful temple cuisine. Don't forget to tag @ChilliCoolChina in your photos - we'd love to see your journey! It was a pleasure having you with us, and we'd love to see you again in future tours. Best regards, Lance Chilli Cool Team
had a great experience today with Jerry, who took me to see the pandas in Chengdu. He was super friendly, arrived right on time, and shared a lot of interesting information about both the city and the pandas. Jerry also took the time to point out some excellent local restaurants near my hotel, which I really appreciated. It was a fun, relaxed tour, and I’d be more than happy to work with him again. Highly recommended!
Dear Guest , Thank you for diving into the rich world of Sichuan cuisine with us today. We hope you not only learned recipes but also felt the culture and history behind each dish! We’d be honored to guide you through more regional Chinese cuisines in the future. With gratitude, Lance & the Chilli Cool Team
We went to the pandas, nunnery, local tea house and cookery course. Our guide, Ocean, was fantastic. Would recommend.
Hi Daisy, Thanks for giving us this wonderful review on Chilli Cool cooking class. It's so kind of you! We are so appreciate it you gave this review to us. Ocean also had a good time with you guys. Please visit Chengdu again and contact us. Have a nice day! With best wishes! Chilli Cool China
We did this tour today with Dong Cheng and had the best time. We were collected from our hotel at 7.30am. Initially we thought it was very early until we realised that it was the best time to get to the pandas. We beat the queues, saw the pandas having breakfast and beautiful baby pandas. We walked around as it’s beautiful, don’t queue for the shuttle! We were leaving as the tours were arriving! Pandas sleep after eating so we saw them awake and playful. Lunch in the nunnery was simple, authentic and delicious. After lunch we wandered around local areas and temples with Dong Cheng who is friendly, knowledgeable and easy going. We went to a local park for some tea and chatted, we all really enjoyed our time. If you want something local, informative and friendly look no further than this company.
Dear Vicky, We are so glad you give us this wonderful review on Chilli Cool Cooking Class. It's so kind of you! We are so appreciate it you gave this review to us. Winter also had a good time with you guys. Please visit Chengdu again and contact us. Have a nice day！ With best wishes! Chilli Cool China
