One Day Chengdu Tour for Panda Base and Leshan Giant Buddha
Tour Overview
In this private ChengduĀ dayĀ tour, you visit the 2 most highlight sites of Chengdu in one day: Chengdu Panda Base and Leshan Giant Buddha. In the morning, start with a pick up and transfer to the world-renowned Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, where there are over 200 adorable giant pandas. Here, you can see them eating bamboo, playing, and even spottingĀ panda cubsĀ in the nursery. The Panda Museum offers interactive experiences and you canĀ learn about the conservation of this species. Continue your journey to the largest cliff-carved statue in ChinaĀ (71 meters high) and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You can choose to enjoy the panoramic view of the Buddha by boat.
Travel destinations: Chengdu, Leshan
Suitable for: Culture Explorers, Families with Children, First-timers
Tour type: Private
Highlights of this tour:
ā¢ Observe the cute giant pandasĀ as they eat their bamboo, roll around and sleep in a very natural and safe environment.
ā¢ Stand before the worldās tallest stone BuddhaĀ for a close view, or admire its full grandeur from a peaceful boat ride along the river.
ā¢ This all takes place on a private tour, with the confident local guide and experienced local driver looking after your safety and comfort while making sure you have flexibility.
At around 08:30Ā amĀ after breakfast, our English-speaking tour guide and driver will pick you up from Chengdu downtown hotel, and your amazing exploration begins!
Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda BreedingĀ is a must see for those visiting Chengdu for the first time. The base holds over two hundred and forty giant pandas (data as of 2024), where they rest and breed. It is now the worlds largest artificial breeding center for pandas. There are beautiful spots designed for the pandas where they can sleep, play, and eat their yummy bamboo. The panda museum has interactive experiences where guests can learn about the survival status of the panda species population. With a bit of luck, you might also see little panda babies.
Lunch will be at your own expense (Your guide will recommend some local specialties according to your taste).
In the afternoon, drive for around 2 hours to visit Leshan Giant Buddha,Ā the largest cliff carved statue in China.Ā It was started to be carved in A.D. 713, Tang dynasty, and completed in A.D. 803, spending 90 years in total. The reason to excavate was that the local people suffered from the flood each year because of its special location where three rivers meet here. There was a monk named Haitong who made up his mind to help the local people and started this huge work.
You will be surprised at how the ancient people made such a huge Buddha in the old times when you see its real size up close. Also, you can pay on site to take a boat ride for a panoramic view of the Buddha (optional). After the visit, drive you back to your hotel in Chengdu downtown.
Tour Price Per Person
The price varies depending on the activity, number of people, travel date, and selected hotel. Please contact us for a specific price.
