Chengdu & Chongqing · private transfers and tours
Planning airport transfers or days out in Chengdu and Chongqing? Hire a car with a driver for an agreed itinerary, or choose a guided private tour for commentary along the way. These 15 options include airport transfers, city and out-of-town car hire, and tours and activities such as the Panda Base, Dujiangyan and Wulong. Tell us your plans, group size and luggage details so we can check the vehicle, guide language and pickup arrangements before you book.
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Driver-only transfers and car hire differ from guided tours. Compare the hours, language, inclusions and pickup arrangements for each product.
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Good forA private transfer between Tianfu Airport and your hotel
Travel between Chengdu Tianfu International Airport and your hotel in a vehicle reserved for your group. Parking fees are included; driver tips are extra. Provide your flight number, hotel address, passenger numbers and luggage details so we can check the vehicle and pickup arrangements.
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Good forArrivals and departures at Shuangliu Airport
Book a private transfer between Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport and your hotel. Parking fees are included; driver tips are extra. Check the airport on your flight booking, as Chengdu also has Tianfu Airport. Send us the flight number so we can check that the transfer is for the right airport.
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Good forPlanning your own city itinerary
Hire a private car with a driver for 10 hours in Chengdu, following an itinerary agreed in advance. Fuel is included; meals and personal expenses are extra. This is a driver service rather than a guided sightseeing tour. If you want extra stops or additional hours, ask before booking so we can check what is possible and any charges.
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Good forA private day trip to Leshan or Mount Emei
A 10-hour private car service from Chengdu to either Leshan or Mount Emei, with a local driver. Standard road tolls for the confirmed itinerary are included. The return drive forms part of the hire period, so agree what you want to visit and how much sightseeing time is available. Our team can help you compare the two destinations before booking.
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Good forA morning Panda Base visit with the afternoon free
Leave your hotel around 8am for a guided visit to the Panda Base, returning around 1–2pm. This private tour requires at least two travellers; request the English-speaking guide option when booking. Meals are not included. Some exhibition halls are listed as closed on Mondays, so check which areas are open for your visit. Everyone must bring their original passport for entry.
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Good forPandas and crafts for groups of five or more
A 9-hour private tour combining a guided Panda Base visit in the morning with traditional Sichuan crafts in the afternoon. Listed activities include bamboo crafts, tea pastries and ronghua velvet flowers, with a handmade souvenir to take home. The minimum is five travellers, with a seven- or nine-seat vehicle allocated by group size. Confirm the workshops and luggage space when booking.
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Good forA full day of pandas, culture and evening sights
An approximately 11-hour private tour taking in the Panda Base, a photo session in hanfu, a Sichuan face-changing performance, tea and the evening lights at Jiuyan Bridge. Hanfu is traditional Chinese dress. The tour includes a show ticket in the second seating category, tea served in a gaiwan and one plate of snacks per table. Check the show and hotel return times when planning the rest of your day.
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Good forThree Kingdoms history and old Chengdu with a guide
Explore Wuhou Shrine, dedicated to Zhuge Liang, Wenshu Monastery, Jinli Street and Kuanzhai Alley on an approximately 8-hour private tour. A vehicle is included for the day, with walks at the sights, and the minimum is two travellers. Request an English-speaking guide when booking. There is time to try street food; let us know any food preferences so we can pass them on.
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Good forAn afternoon departure for Dujiangyan and Nanqiao Bridge
Depart your hotel around 12:30pm to visit the Dujiangyan Irrigation System and Guanxian Ancient Town, then see Nanqiao Bridge illuminated in blue after dark. This private tour requires at least two travellers. Guide language and the parts of the itinerary accompanied by a guide need to be confirmed before booking; tell us if you require English.
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Good forCooking and tasting three Sichuan dishes
An approximately 5-hour private cooking class with hotel pickup by private vehicle. Watch a demonstration of traditional cooking techniques, then prepare and eat three Sichuan dishes. A museum introduction, snacks, drinks and a certificate are included. The class is for your group only; tell us any requests, such as a preferred spice level, when booking.
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Good forChengdu creative spaces and shopping
Visit Dongjiao Memory, a former factory site converted into a creative space, along with CPI and SKP on an approximately 10-hour private tour. The minimum is two travellers; request an English-speaking guide when booking. Travel accident insurance is included, while guide and driver tips are extra. Ask in advance if you want to adjust the itinerary or allow more time for shopping.
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Good forA private transfer to or from Chongqing Jiangbei Airport
A private transfer between Chongqing Jiangbei Airport and your hotel, with parking fees included and driver tips extra. Provide your hotel address and luggage details to check the pickup point and vehicle. If you are arriving by high-speed train from Chengdu, ask about a station transfer separately rather than booking an airport pickup.
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Good forChoosing your own stops in Chongqing
Hire a private car and driver for 10 hours in Chongqing. Fuel is included; meals and personal expenses are extra. Share your preferred stops, such as Hongya Cave, Jiefangbei or the Nanshan viewpoints, to discuss a suitable route. If you want evening views, agree a start time and order of visits that fit within the hire period.
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Good forCity walks, a show and Chongqing night views
An approximately 10-hour private tour combining a city walk, the Yangtze River Cableway, a Sichuan face-changing show and evening views at Hongya Cave and the Nanshan One Tree viewpoint. The minimum is two travellers; request an English-speaking guide when booking. Local travel accident insurance is included and tips are extra. The order of visits may change if cableway queues are long.
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Good forA full day exploring Wulong from Chongqing
An approximately 12-hour private tour from Chongqing to Wulong's Three Natural Bridges and Longshuixia Gorge. Request the English-speaking guide option when booking. Entrance tickets and the standard lift ride at Longshuixia are included. Expect a long drive and walking at the sights, so wear comfortable shoes. Confirm pickup and expected return times for your hotel before booking.
Check prices & availabilityFor arrival in Chengdu, check whether your flight uses Tianfu or Shuangliu before booking the transfer. A half-day Panda Base tour the next morning leaves time for other plans in the afternoon. If you want to book a cooking class on the same day, check that the tour return and class pickup times allow for the connection.
For a city day, choose a guided tour of Wuhou Shrine and Kuanzhai Alley, or arrange a 10-hour car hire service around your preferred stops. The Leshan and Mount Emei car product visits one of those destinations, not both. Choose based on the driving and sightseeing time available. Dujiangyan is a separate tour option with an afternoon departure and evening views.
If visiting both Chengdu and Chongqing, plan the journey between cities separately from your sightseeing days. In Chongqing, compare a 10-hour car hire service with a city walk and night-view tour. Set aside a full day for Wulong's Three Natural Bridges and Longshuixia Gorge. Check separately whether rail tickets and station transfers are included in the product you choose.
MonkeyTravel has been arranging travel since 2001. Our booking team can help plan your arrival transfer, private car hire, guided tours and departure transfer together. If you want an extra stop or more time, ask before booking so we can confirm whether it is possible and what it costs for each service.
Airport transfers and car hire include a driver, which does not mean a sightseeing guide is provided. For guided tours, check that an English-speaking guide is available and what is included. Guide arrangements for the Dujiangyan tour need to be confirmed before booking.
Several products instruct travellers to expect contact from the driver on WeChat the day before. Check the arrangements for your booking and set up WeChat in advance. Ask separately whether your driver speaks English and what language assistance is available.
Some private tours list five-seaters for two or three travellers with two 24-inch suitcases, seven-seaters for four or five with three, and nine-seaters for six or seven with four. These are not universal limits. Give us passenger numbers and bag sizes so we can check your product; a larger vehicle may cost extra.
Some Chengdu tours include hotel pickup within the 2nd Ring Road, with a surcharge outside that area. Check your hotel address against the chosen tour. Bring your original passport for Panda Base entry.
Check official Chinese embassy guidance for the entry documents and visa conditions that apply to your passport. If you plan to use Alipay or WeChat Pay, set up the app and register your card before travelling.
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Build a city itinerary around sights such as Wuhou Shrine and Jinli Street, or Kuanzhai Alley and Wenshu Monastery. The Panda Base is north of the city centre, so check the drive from your hotel and the tour departure time.
Consider these as separate day trips from Chengdu. The vehicle hire period includes driving time, so agree the destination and time available for sightseeing before booking.
Hongya Cave, the Nanshan viewpoints and the Yangtze River Cableway are city sightseeing options. Wulong's Three Natural Bridges and Longshuixia Gorge are outside the city and need a separate full-day itinerary.
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