1 Day Chartered Car: Chengdu Panda Base and Leshan Giant Buddha

5.0 (1 reviews) Chengdu, China
Duration8h - 10h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesChinese
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

07:30 – Hotel Pickup in Chengdu
Meet your driver/guide at your centrally located Chengdu hotel and begin your day in a private vehicle.
08:30–10:30 – Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
See giant pandas, red pandas, and nursery areas (subject to daily operations). Morning is the best time to see pandas active and feeding.
12:30–13:30 – Local Lunch Break (at your own expense)
13:30–16:30 – Leshan Giant Buddha Visit
Explore the Leshan Giant Buddha scenic area (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
16:30–18:00 – Return to Chengdu & Hotel Drop-off

● Visit two of Sichuan’s most iconic attractions in one day: the Chengdu Panda Base and Leshan Giant Buddha.
● Enjoy private round-trip transportation from Chengdu in a clean, air-conditioned vehicle.
● Watch giant pandas during their most active hours in the morning.
● Explore the UNESCO-listed Leshan Giant Buddha with flexible sightseeing options (walking route or river-view boat, subject to conditions).

What's included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Leshan Giant Buddha entrance ticket / boat ticket
  • Panda Base entrance ticket
  • Bottled water
  • Private Sightseeing Tours
  • Transportation
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch and personal expenses
  • Tour guide

What to expect

  1. Tianfu Square
    Pass by
    Departure point: Free pick-up and drop-off at Chengdu hotels or residences (all hotels within the Third Ring Road). If you live outside the Third Ring Road, please contact us in advance to arrange a vehicle to pick you up at the hotel and pay the driver extra.
    Return point: Return to the original departure point or get off at Tianfu Square.

    8:00: The driver will pick you up from a hotel within the Third Ring Road of Chengdu
    8:00-9:00: 60 minutes by car to Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
    9:00-11:30: Visit Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
    11:30-12:30: Lunch
    12:30-15:00: 2.5 hours by car to Leshan Giant Buddha Scenic Area
    15:00-17:00: It is recommended to take a cruise to visit the Buddha, the view will be better
    17:00 Return to Chengdu Hotel
  2. Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
    3h · Admission ticket not included
    Chengdu Giant Panda Base is a world-class giant panda breeding research institution, known as the "Panda Home". Visit the Giant Panda Pavilion, Butterfly Pavilion, Red Panda Pavilion, Giant Panda Wildlife Area, Giant Panda Mother and Baby Room, etc.
  3. Leshan Giant Buddha
    3h · Admission ticket not included
    Leshan Giant Buddha Scenic Area, hiking. The tour guide accompanied the explanation throughout the entire process. The Buddha statue is 71 meters high, 18 meters higher than the 53 meter high Mian Buddha in Afghanistan, and is known as the "Buddha is a mountain, the mountain is a Buddha". And you can visit the Zen Rim, Lingyun Temple, the Shakya ManiHall, the nine winding plank road, the confluence of the three rivers, and the Lingbao Tower.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Departure point: Free pick-up at hotels or residences in Chengdu city (all hotels within the Third Ring Road). If you live outside the Third Ring Road, you will need to be picked up at the main entrance of Wuhou Temple, or please contact us in advance to arrange to pick you up from your hotel and pay an additional fee to the driver. Return point: Return to the original departure point or drop off in the city center

Additional information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • 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
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

Cancellation policy

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

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