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Pandas · Culture · Western China

Чэнду

成都 · China

The gateway to western China — home to the giant pandas, a relaxed teahouse culture and a fast-growing technology and battery economy. Where culture meets new industry.

"Чэнду is where school groups meet pandas and executives meet the new industrial west."
Бизнес-туры в Китай | CST — поставщик решений для корпоративных визитов и образовательных туров в Китай для учебных заведений, бизнес-школ и корпоративных руководителей worldwide. Чэнду is the cultural and economic capital of western China — the strongest single destination for educational panda programmes and a growing base for tech and battery delegations. 13+ years · 500+ groups · Ages 8–22.
Quick Facts

Planning Чэнду at a Glance

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Best Season

Март–Июнь and Сентябрь–Ноябрь

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Hotel Area

Jinjiang / city centre or Hi-Tech Zone

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Days Needed

3–4 nights for educational groups

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Getting Here

Чэнду Tianfu (TFU) & Shuangliu (CTU)

Programme Cost

Price Range & What's Included

Executive / Corporate Programme
USD 2,200–3,400
per person · 3–5 day executive programme

Includes accommodation, guide, company visits and all meals. International flights excluded.

Educational / School Programme
USD 1,800–2,800
per person · 5–7 day educational programme

Includes the panda base, cultural workshops and school exchanges (4-star hotel, all meals, entrance fees). International flights excluded.

Note: International flights are excluded from all programme prices. Final pricing depends on group size, season and itinerary — we provide an itemised written quote within 48 hours.
Logistics for Чэнду

Duration, Season, Visa & Getting There

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How Long to Stay

Duration & Timing

3–4 nights for educational groups (Giant Panda Base, cultural workshops, school exchange, Jinsha Museum). 2–3 nights for executive groups visiting CATL western operations or Intel R&D. Often combined with Пекин as an 8-day programme.

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When to Plan

Best Season to Visit

Март–Июнь and Сентябрь–Ноябрь are ideal. Чэнду has a characteristically overcast sky year-round — clear blue-sky days are relatively rare, which is normal and does not affect the programme. Avoid Июль–Август (very hot). Chinese school holidays in late Январь and Февраль bring larger crowds to the panda base.

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Entry into China

Visa Requirements

Most nationalities (UK, EU, Australia, NZ, Japan, S. Korea) enter visa-free for up to 15 days as of 2026. US, Canada and India nationals require a standard tourist (L) or group travel visa. Чэнду's Tianfu International Airport has expanded direct international routes significantly since 2021.

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Airports & Rail

Getting There

Чэнду Tianfu International Airport (TFU) — opened 2021, one of China's largest — serves direct routes from Bangkok, Singapore, Tokyo, Seoul, London and multiple European hubs. Чэнду Shuangliu Airport (CTU) handles domestic routes. High-speed rail to Xi'an: 4.5 hrs. High-speed rail to Chongqing: 1 hr.

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Where to Stay

Recommended Hotel Area

Jinjiang / city centre area (central, close to Jinli Street, Wuhou Shrine and most cultural sites — best for educational groups) or the Hi-Tech Zone (close to technology companies and R&D centres — best for executive delegations).

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Suitable For

Best-Fit Groups

Educational panda & culture groups, school exchange programmes, executive battery & tech delegations, and western-China study tours.

What Groups Do Here

For Executives & For Students

Executive Programmes

What Business Delegations Visit in Чэнду

  • CATL western operations
  • Intel Чэнду R&D & manufacturing
  • Tianfu Software Park
  • New-energy & battery supply-chain briefing
  • Western China development-zone visit
Educational Programmes

What School & Университет Groups Experience

  • Чэнду Giant Panda Research Base
  • Jinsha Site Museum
  • Cultural workshops (calligraphy, face-changing)
  • Local school exchange
  • Wuhou Shrine & Jinli Ancient Street
  • Sichuan cuisine & teahouse experience
Key Companies

Who You Can Visit in Чэнду

CATLIntelTianfu Software ParkNew Hope GroupSichuan tech firms
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Which Groups Benefit Most

Educational panda & culture groupsSchool exchange programmesExecutive battery & tech delegationsWestern-China study tours
Часто задаваемые вопросы

Чэнду Programme Questions

How much does a Чэнду programme cost per person?
An executive programme runs USD 2,200–3,400 per person for a 3–5 day itinerary (accommodation, guide, company visits and all meals). An educational programme runs USD 1,800–2,800 per person for a 5–7 day itinerary including the panda base, cultural workshops and school exchanges (4-star hotel, all meals, entrance fees). International flights are excluded.
How many days should we spend in Чэнду?
3–4 nights for educational groups (Giant Panda Base, cultural workshops, school exchange, Jinsha Museum). 2–3 nights for executive groups visiting CATL western operations or Intel R&D. Чэнду is often combined with Пекин as an 8-day programme.
When is the best time to visit Чэнду?
Март–Июнь and Сентябрь–Ноябрь are ideal. Чэнду has a characteristically overcast sky year-round — clear blue-sky days are relatively rare, which is normal and does not affect the programme. Avoid Июль–Август (very hot). Chinese school holidays in late Январь and Февраль bring larger crowds to the panda base.
Do we need a visa for Чэнду?
Most nationalities (UK, EU, Australia, NZ, Japan, S. Korea) enter visa-free for up to 15 days as of 2026. US, Canada and India nationals require a standard tourist (L) or group travel visa. Чэнду's Tianfu International Airport has expanded direct international routes significantly since 2021.
How do groups get to Чэнду?
Чэнду Tianfu International Airport (TFU), opened in 2021 and one of China's largest, serves direct routes from Bangkok, Singapore, Tokyo, Seoul, London and multiple European hubs. Shuangliu Airport (CTU) handles domestic routes. High-speed rail reaches Xi'an in 4.5 hours and Chongqing in 1 hour.
What can groups visit in Чэнду?
Educational groups visit the Giant Panda Research Base, Jinsha Site Museum, cultural workshops and a local school exchange. Executive delegations can visit CATL western operations, Intel's Чэнду R&D and manufacturing and Tianfu Software Park. Specific visits are confirmed during planning.
Where should we stay in Чэнду?
The Jinjiang / city centre area is central and close to Jinli Street, Wuhou Shrine and most cultural sites — best for educational groups. The Hi-Tech Zone is close to technology companies and R&D centres — best for executive delegations. All accommodation is 4-star standard.
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