Chengdu Highlights Tour of Panda Base and Leshan Giant Buddha

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About this activity

Chengdu is not only a city full of historical heritage, but it is a nice place for people who seek leisure and scenic beauty. The private one day tour bring you to see two of the areas biggest attractions: the giant pandas and the amazing Leshan Giant Buddha.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: TravofChina

Ages: Adults (0–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: English-speaking tour guide
Included: Bottled water
Included: Licensed professional driver

Not included

Not included: Lunch
Not included: Entrance fee
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding

3 hours Admission not included

This private day tour starts at 8:00 am, the tour guide and driver will pick you up from the lobby of your hotel. You will then be driven to visit the Chengdu Research Center of Giant Panda Breeding which has been created to imitate the panda's natural habitat so that they might have the best possible environment for rearing and breeding. There you will see lovely furry giant pandas of all ages eating. You will also have a chance to see the very cute baby pandas.
Leshan Giant Buddha

5 hours Admission not included

Lunch will be on your own arrangement and tour guide will recommend some local specialties to you. Afterwards, drive to Leshan to visit the Leshan Giant Buddha. Here you may take a boat to have a whole view of the Giant Buddha then walk into the park to see it up close (or choose one of these options). The Leshan Giant Buddha is a sitting stone statue of Maitreya carved on a cliff at the confluence of the Min River, the Qingyi River and the Dadu River. Measuring about 233-feet high, this Buddha with a serious expression is the largest stone Buddha in the world and whose carving work took about 90 years. Facing the river, the Buddha has a symmetrical posture and look which have been beautifully captured in its solemn stillness.

At the end of the tour, the guide and driver will transfer you back to the city and drop you off at the hotel. Service ends here.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Aijia International Boutique Apartment
Chopin Short-term Rent Apartmen
Holiday Inn Express Chengdu West Gate by IHG
Cheng Xin Apartment
7 Days Inn Chengdu Yanshikou East Main Street
Home Inn Chengdu Jiuyanqiao Sichuan University
Chunyi V Hotel Chunxi Road Taikooli
Fusida Hotel Chengdu Wenwu
Chunyi. book Hotel Xinnanmen
Haojiayuan Apartment Hotel
Hongyu Express Hotel
Jingong Hotel

and 1,092 more pickup points

Pick-up from centrally located Chengdu hotels, drop-off at centrally located Chengdu hotel. Please provide detailed hotel information while booking.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
The duration of transfer is approximate and will depend on the traffic condition
Entrance ticket and meal fee are excluded, please pay on the spot based on your interest