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Meet China's most loved animal, the Giant Panda on this tour from Chengdu. Visit the UNESCO-listed Leshan Giant Buddha to admire this 71-meter high statue which holds over 1000-years of history.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
- Reserve now & pay later
- Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
- Duration 12 hours
- Check availability to see starting times
- Live tour guide
- English, Chinese
- Pickup included
- Your hotel inside the 2nd ring road of Chengdu downtown. Your guide will contact you about the pick-up time. Please check your front desk or concierge for the pick up time if you were not informed by the guide. The guide will come to pick you up at hotel lobby showing a board with your name on it.
Highlighted reviews from other travelers
It was a wonderful day! The guide (Mark) told a lot of interesting things. . I didn't expect much from Leshan Giant Buddha, but the place was impressive.
Terrific spots to visit, especially off season. the Buddha was a long (but worth) wait at 2hours. in peak season, in the heat, not sure how I would have felt. Mark was a great guide, not overbearing, distilling key info at opportune times. highly recommended
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Itinerary
48 pickup location options:
The St. Regis Chengdu, Holly's Hostel, 9 Jiang Yuan Gong Suo Jie, Hilton Chengdu Chenghua, Chengdu Wanda Ruihua Hotel, Chengdu Diaoyutai Boutique Hotel, 老宋国际青年旅舍, Tibet Hotel Chengdu, Grand Parcvue Hotel Residence Chengdu, Chengdu Langyu Fulu Boutique Apartment, 乐浮国际青年旅舍, The Hidden House (Chengdu Taikoo Li ）, 成都首座万丽酒店, WIFC SUITES, The Temple House, Holiday Inn Express Chengdu Gulou, Minshan Hotel Chengdu, Ascott Raffles City Chengdu, Chengdu Mix hostel, Rhombus Park Aura Chengdu Hotel, Chengdu Flipflop Lounge Hostel, Sofitel Chengdu Taihe, Ibis Chengdu Chunxi Road, The Ritz-Carlton, Chengdu, Grand Hyatt, Holiday Inn Express Chengdu Tianfu Square, Canopy by Hilton Chengdu City Centre, Chengdu Local Tea Hostel Poshpacker, Chengdu Wenjun Mansion Hotel, ChengDu Courtyard Hotel, Dorsett Grand Chengdu, Kempinski Hotel Chengdu, Crowne Plaza Chengdu City Center, Buddha Zen Hotel Chengdu, JW Marriott Hotel Chengdu, Chengdu Desti Youth Park Hostel, 龙堂客栈, Chengdu Lazybones Hostel Boutique Poshpacker, Holiday Inn Chengdu Oriental Plaza, Hilton Garden Hotel, Kuanzhai Alley, Chengdu, Niccolo Chengdu, SHERATON CHENGDU LIDO HOTEL, Somerset Riverview Chengdu, Sichuan Jinjiang Hotel, Shangri-la hotel Chengdu, Hilton Garden Inn Chengdu Chunxi Road Center, Qintai beautiful Inn, 交通青年旅舍
Bus/coach
(40 minutes)
Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
Guided tour (3 hours)
Bus/coach
(2.25 hours)
Leshan Giant Buddha
Guided tour (2.5 hours)
Bus/coach
(2.25 hours)
Finish at:
Tianfu Square
For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
Highlights
- Visit 2 UNESCO sites in a day, Chengdu Panda Base and the Leshan Giant Buddha
- See pandas from babies to grown-ups at the Panda Breeding Center.
- Learn about the history of the giant buddha built 1200 years ago
- Tavel with an experienced English-speaking guide
Full description
Start the tour with pick up from your hotel located within the 2nd ring of downtown Chengdu. Enjoy a comfortable transfer to the Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding which is just a 1-hour drive away at the edge of the city. Spend approximately 2 to 2.5 hours exploring the breeding center. See pandas from tiny pink newborns(if new cubs are born) to giants which reach up to 1.5 meters tall. Admire the adorable panda babies running around their play enclosures, laying in the pool, or climbing the trees.
Next, head over to the historic Leshan Buddha located is 2.5 hours away along the expressway. Stop for a quick lunch (lunch cost is not included), then discover the world's largest sitting Buddha statue which is about 71 meters high crafted out of a cliff face. If the situation allows, the guide will take you for a closer look at the Buddha's head and feet. Find out more about Buddhism and local beliefs in the Lingyun Temple next to the Giant Buddha.
After 2 hours at Leshan, head back to Chengdu. Depending on traffic, END THE TOUR NEAR TIANFU SQUARE. PLEASE BE NOTED: HOTEL DROP-OFF SERVICE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE TOUR.
Please Note that the gallery road of Leshan Giant Buddha is closed till April 30th, so we can't see the Buddha feet from bottom to the top.
Includes
- Hotel pickup within 2nd ring of Chengdu
- Transportation
- Drop-off in the city center in Tianfu Square
- English/Chinese-speaking Guide
- Panda base entry
- Leshan Buddha park entry
- Tips
- Food and drinks
- Hotel drop-off
- The Shuttle Bus in Panda Base (RMB 30/pax)
Not suitable for
- People with mobility impairments
Important information
What to bring
- Passport or ID card
- Comfortable shoes
Know before you go
- You are responsible for all of your own personal expenses
- Gratuities can be paid to your guide
- It will be very crowded at the parks in China's public holidays, such as May Holiday, National Holiday, Chinese New Year etc. if possible, try to avoid joining the tour in the holidays.
- The pick-up time may differs from your selected time as the tour is a group tour and some others may join in. The guide will arrange the pickup time logically
- Tickets to the Panda base and Leshan Buddha park are reserved by the activity provider, you should offer personal information to the activity provider.
- Please Note that the gallery road of Leshan Giant Buddha is closed till April 30th, so we can't see the Buddha feet from bottom to the top.
