2-in-1: Giant Panda & Leshan Buddha Private Chengdu Tour
- 8 hours
- Guided in English
- Private tour
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
Explore Sichuan’s highlights with a visit to the Chengdu Panda Breeding Center, where you’ll meet adorable giant pandas at every life stage. Then, marvel at the awe-inspiring Leshan Giant Buddha, the world’s largest stone Buddha carved into a cliff. This perfect blend of wildlife wonder and ancient culture offers an unforgettable glimpse into Sichuan’s rich heritage. (Please note that a minimum of 2 guests is required to book this tour.) If you’d like to customize the itinerary by visiting a nearby local temple or tea house, or exploring Leshan Old Town to experience the local culture and history, please don’t hesitate to let us know. Additionally, if you wish to include a boat cruise during your visit to the Leshan Giant Buddha (available for an extra charge), feel free to inform us.
Inclusions
What's included
- English-speaking tour guide
- Pick up and drop off service
- Adimission fees
- Air-conditioned vehicle
What's not
- Meals not mentioned
- Scenic spots not mentioned
- Any personal expenses
- Travel insurance coverage
Itinerary
Meet your friendly, English-speaking guide in the lobby of your hotel, and begin your adventure to the renowned Chengdu Panda Breeding Center. It is a non-profit research and conservation facility dedicated to giant pandas and other rare species. Spend the morning surrounded by some of China’s most beloved animals! Enjoy approximately three hours exploring the center, with a guided tour through various sections that showcase pandas at different life stages. Start at the baby panda garden to playful teenage pandas, and then to the adult panda area.
Then we will take you to visit the Leshan Giant Buddha Scenic Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Follow your guide on a walking tour through the lush park. First, enjoy a panoramic view from the top platform, where you can see the Buddha’s head and intricate hair buns. Then, descend the steep Lingyun Plank Road along the cliff to reach the statue’s feet.
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Expats Holidays
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Chengdu
- Its from-price is 38% above the median of the 212 day trips we list in Chengdu.
- Its length is typical for the group.
About Chengdu
Chengdu is the Sichuan capital where giant pandas, tea houses, Three Kingdoms shrines and blazing hotpot define an easygoing western Chinese city.
Chengdu is best known as the home of the giant panda, and a breeding and research base on the northern edge lets visitors watch pandas feeding and climbing. In town, the Wuhou Shrine honours Zhuge Liang and other heroes of the Three Kingdoms period, while Du Fu's Thatched Cottage preserves the garden where the Tang poet lived. Wenshu Monastery and Qingyang Palace are working Buddhist and Daoist temples.
Top-ranked sights in Chengdu: Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, Leshan Giant Buddha (Da Fo), Kuan Zhai Alley (Kuan Zhai Xiang Zi).
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