2-Day Tour of Chengdu Panda Base and Leshan Giant Buddha

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About this activity

Enjoy a wonderful tour with us in Chengdu and Leshan of Sichuan Province! The two-day tour consists of a visit to Panda Breeding and Research Center and a sightseeing in Leshan Giant Buddha. For the first day, you will meet the fluffy giant pandas and experience the laid-back lifestyle of Chengdu in depth. For the second day, you can discover the mystery of Leshan Giant Buddha and catch the imposing view of the Buddha from different angles.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 days
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Real North Adventure

Ages: Adults (10–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: English speaking local guide
Included: All entrance tickets as noted in the tour's itinerary
Included: Private air-conditioned car
Included: Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Personal expenses

Itinerary

Day 1 · The Panda Breeding and Research Center and an in-depth explore of Chengdu

Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding

3 hours Admission included

In the morning, you will be picked up at your hotel and be transferred to the Panda Breeding and Research Center, a dwelling home to over 100 giant pandas. We will arrive here at about 9:00 a.m. when most of them are active. It is a perfect time to observe their living habits when they do different things--eating, snoozing, tumbling and climbing trees. There are also panda kindergartens and nursery rooms, which you can pay a visit.
Chengdu Renmin Park

3 hours Admission included

Explore Chengdu at Your Own Pace

In the afternoon, you can choose 2–3 attractions based on your interests:

Wenshu Monastery – A peaceful Buddhist temple with traditional architecture .

Kuanzhai Alley – A historic area with traditional Qing-style courtyards, local snacks, cafés, and shops.

People’s Park – A great place to experience local life, enjoy a cup of tea, and see Chengdu’s famous teahouse culture.

Jinli Ancient Street – A lively old-style street known for local food, traditional architecture, and Sichuan culture.

Qingyang Palace – One of Chengdu’s most important Taoist temples, known for its historic buildings and peaceful gardens.

IFS – A modern shopping and lifestyle complex in the heart of Chengdu, famous for the giant panda climbing the building.

Daci Temple – A historic Buddhist temple surrounded by the modern Taikoo Li shopping district.

The afternoon itinerary is flexible, and we can adjust the attractions according to your interests and available time.

Not Provided

Day 2 · Leshan Giant Buddha

Leshan Giant Buddha

6 hours Admission included

Make our way to Leshan Giant Buddha. Leshan Giant Buddha enjoys a total height of 71 meters and boasts the reputation of the “NO.1 Buddha under Heaven”. It is constructed to bless the boatmen and enjoys a history of over 1,300 years. Besides climbing to the mountain top to have a closer look of the Giant Buddha, you can also go on a cruise to catch a panoramic view of the majestic Buddha statue. Then, let’s enjoy a delicious meal in Leshang. Afterwards, we will show you around and you can experience the lifestyle of locals.
Luocheng Ancient Town

2 hours

After visiting Buddha,we will drive 40 mins to Luocheng Ancient town . Take a walk around the town where traditional lifestyles still survived from the modernization. Along the way we visit traditional workshops such as blacksmith's shop, bamboo workshop, barber shop etc. Enjoy tea and chat with locals.

After your sightseeing, you will be transferred back to Chengdu.