Private One-Day Tour: Chengdu Panda Base and Leshan Giant Buddha

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Duration8h
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LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

This tour offers a rare blend of heartwarming wildlife encounters and awe-inspiring cultural heritage, all in one unforgettable day. Begin with an intimate visit to the Panda Breeding and Research Center, where you’ll observe one of the world’s most endangered and adored animals in a natural, protected setting. Watching giant pandas eat, play, or nap up close is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that touches visitors of all ages.

Then, step back over 1,300 years in time as you journey to the Leshan Giant Buddha, the world’s largest stone-carved Buddha statue. Whether you choose to hike up the mountain for a close-up view or take a scenic river cruise for a panoramic perspective, the sheer scale and serenity of this UNESCO World Heritage Site will leave you in awe.

From the gentle charm of pandas to the grandeur of ancient Chinese craftsmanship, this tour perfectly captures the natural and cultural treasures that make Sichuan truly unique.

Options

Private All Inclusive Tour

Great local guide, private driver and car, tasty lunch , all entrance fees
Pickup included

Private Guide & Car Service

Great local guide, private driver and car are included (lunch and entrance fees at your own expense).
Pickup included

Round-trip private car service

Includes private car and driver for round-trip transportation. Does not include guide, tickets, or meals.
Pickup included

What's included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Lunch at a local restaurant (Only for those who booked" All Inclusive Tour" Option)
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle
  • All required entrance tickets(Only if you booked "All Inclusive Tour"Option）
  • Professional English-speaking guide(Only "Private Guide & Car" or "All Inclusive" is booked)
  • Gratuities
  • personal expense
  • Please note: There are 3 options, and inclusions vary by option. Please check the details carefully.

What to expect

  1. Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
    3h · Admission ticket included
    Your day begins with a convenient hotel pickup and a relaxing transfer to the renowned Panda Breeding and Research Center. Once roaming across vast parts of Asia, giant pandas are now critically endangered, with the most recent survey estimating only 1,864 remaining in the wild—80% of them living in the mountainous regions of Sichuan.

    At the center, you'll have the chance to see these beloved creatures during their most active time: mealtime. Pandas can eat for up to 14 hours a day, so with luck, you’ll witness them happily munching on bamboo. If not, you’ll likely catch them enjoying their second favorite activity—napping!

    Established over 30 years ago, the center is home to more than 80 giant and red pandas and plays a vital role in the protection and conservation of these rare animals.
  2. Leshan Giant Buddha
    3h · Admission ticket included
    Afterwards, we’ll take a scenic two-and-a-half-hour drive to the awe-inspiring Leshan Giant Buddha—the largest and tallest stone-carved Buddha in the world. Carved into the cliffside over 1,300 years ago, this monumental statue was originally built to calm the turbulent waters and protect passing boats. Today, it draws countless visitors eager to marvel at its scale and serenity. Once there, you can choose to hike to the top of the mountain for an up-close view or hop on a river cruise for a stunning panoramic perspective.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We'll meet you in the hotel lobby.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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
  • Total tour duration includes travel time

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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