Private Day Tour of Chengdu Panda Base and Leshan Buddha

10 hours Free CancellationMin 2 participantsPickup availableInstant confirmationGuided Operated by 71ASIA TOURS

Why we love it?

The Chengdu Giant Panda Base & Leshan Giant Buddha Private Day Tour offers a comprehensive experience for those interested in China's iconic wildlife and historical landmarks. Lasting 10 hours, this tour is ideal for travelers seeking a personalized experience with the option of a Spanish or English-speaking guide. Participants will enjoy convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off services, as well as entrance to both the renowned Chengdu Panda Base, home to giant pandas and their conservation efforts, and the majestic Leshan Giant Buddha, a UNESCO World Heritage site that stands as one of the largest stone Buddha statues in the world. This tour distinctly combines animal conservation with cultural heritage, making it a unique exploration of Chengdu's natural and historical treasures.

Inclusions

  • 1. Hotel pick-up and drop-off service within the city.
  • 2. Tour guide service (English or Spanish guide optional).
  • 3. Tickets to the Giant Panda Breeding Research Base and Leshan Giant Buddha.

Exclusions

  • 1.Tips to the guide and driver.2.Lunches, dinners and drinks3.Any purchases other than the main tickets for major tourist places.4. Non-city center hotel pick-up service5.Other items not included in the " Inclusions ".

Itinerary

Departure from hotels in downtown Chengdu (Pick-up service)

8:00–8:30 Hotel Pickup

Our guide will drive to your hotel to pick you up.

08:30 — Depart punctually from Chengdu city center. The drive takes approximately 30 minutes, arriving at the scenic area at 09:00.

Giant Panda Base

Chengdu Panda Base was founded in 1987. It started with 6 giant pandas that were rescued from the wild. By 2008, it had 124 panda births, and the captive panda population has grown to 83.

Departing from the Panda Base for the Leshan Giant Buddha

10:30-12:30 

We will drive to the Leshan Giant Buddha.

The total distance is approximately 150 kilometers, and the drive takes about 2 hours.

Arriving in the vicinity of the Leshan Scenic Area

12:30–13:30: Lunch Nearby

Dine at the scenic area entrance, enjoying *Qiaojiao* Beef and *Bobo* Chicken, followed by a brief rest.

Visiting the Leshan Giant Buddha

13:30–16:30 Visit the Leshan Giant Buddha

The Leshan Giant Buddha is a stone statue standing 71 meters (233 feet) tall, originally constructed between 713 and 803 AD (during the Tang Dynasty). The statue faces Mount Emei, with river waters flowing past its feet. It is the largest and tallest stone Buddha statue in the world, as well as the tallest non-modern statue in existence.

Departing from Leshan, returning to Chengdu.

We will depart for Chengdu at 16:30. Our guide will drop you off at your hotel; the drive takes approximately 2 hours, and we expect to arrive back in the Chengdu city center around 18:30.

Please Note

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Provide downtown hotel pick-up service. 
  • 1. When you complete your reservation, please write down the name and address of your hotel. 2. Before your departure, our customer service team will notify you via WhatsApp of your pickup time for the following morning.

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 1 day before start

Non-refundable after 1 day before start