Leshan Giant Buddha and Huanglongxi ancient town Private Day Tour

4.9 (13 reviews) 9–10 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Your Leshan Giant Buddha trip can be combined with either Panda Base or Huanglongxi Ancient Town

Unleash your sense of breathtaking with our Leshan day tour!

Gaze in awe at the colossal Leshan Giant Buddha, an architectural masterpiece, Which is also Top10 must-visit in Sichuan Province.

Savor the explosion of flavors in unique Leshan snacks, a foodie's dream.

You could choose Huanglongxi Ancient Town or Panda base package.

Wander the cobblestone paths of Huanglongxi Ancient Town, its Ming - Qing charm captivating you. Or you choose Panda Base, then you will visit Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in the morning. Get up‑close with fluffy giant pandas at Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding – a must‑see experience in Chengdu.

This tour offers a rare blend of spirituality, grandeur, taste, and heritage.

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At a glance

Duration: 9–10 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Chinese, English
Operated by: NewPanda Trip

Ages: Children (0–5 years) · Adults (6–75 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water: Unlimited supply of mineral water
Included: Private transportation: Comfortable air-conditioned car. Fuel fees, Parking fees, high-speed toll are all included.
Included: English-speaking Guide In-person
Included: Admission fees: All scenic spot admission fee is included, sightseeing-shuttle bus ticket for hiking / boat cruise fee included also.

Not included

Not included: Gratuities: optional
Not included: Lunch: Find food at Leshan's most famous snack street
Not included: Dinner: Find food back in Chengdu OR Huanglongxi Ancient Town.

Itinerary

Chengdu

2 hours

We will pick you up at your hotel in downtown Chengdu and transfer to Leshan Downtown or Giant Buddha Temple.

If you choose the Leshan Giant Buddha + Giant Buddha Temple package, we will depart at 8am and go to the Giant Buddha Temple.

If you choose the Leshan Giant Buddha + Huanglongxi Ancient Town package, we will depart at 9:30 and go to the snack street in Downtown Leshan.
Leshan Giant Buddha

3 hours Admission included

Leshan Giant Buddha, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996, is an 8th-century marvel. Standing at a towering 71 meters, it's the world's tallest stone Buddha.

Carved from red sandstone, it sits at the confluence of the Min, Qingyi, and Dadu rivers. The project, led by Monk Haitong, took 90 years to complete. The Buddha's features are remarkable, with 27-foot-long fingers and 23-foot-long ears. Despite facing pollution and weathering, restoration efforts keep it grand. A must-visit for its cultural and historical significance!

You can choose a walking tour (about 3 hours) or a boat tour (about 1.5 hours) according to your physical strength and communicate with the guide. One of the scenic spot tickets or cruise tickets is included in the package.

It is important to note that the Leshan Government is renovating the right side of the Giant Buddha before April 30, 2025. Part of the Giant Buddha will be obscured by construction facilities. It may affect your visiting experience.
Huanglongxi Ancient Town

2 hours Admission included

Huanglongxi Ancient Town, with a history of over 2,100 years, is located in Shuangliu District, Chengdu. On the only way from Leshan to Chengdu. It features well-preserved Ming and Qing architectures, including seven ancient streets. With three temples in the central street and many cultural relics, it's a great place to experience Chinese traditional culture. It's also famous for its folk activities like the Fire Dragon Dance.

If you choose the Leshan Giant Buddha + Giant Buddha Temple package, we will not visit here.

If you choose the Leshan Giant Buddha + Huanglongxi Ancient Town package, We will visit the ancient town in the evening, enjoy the beautiful sunset and the night view of the ancient town, and then return to Chengdu.
Tianfu Square

2 hours

We will transfer you back to your hotel in Chengdu, or any restaurant you specify in downtown Chengdu, so that you can enjoy your own dinner.

If you choose the Leshan Giant Buddha + Giant Buddha Temple package, We are expected arrived in downtown Chengdu at about 6pm.

If you choose the Leshan Giant Buddha + Huanglongxi Ancient Town package, We are expected arrived in downtown Chengdu at about 8pm.
Stop 5

one hour

Leshan is famous for its Giant Buddhas and gourmet snacks, this place is the most famous snack street in Leshan. Many Chengdu people even make a special trip here on weekends to find delicious food.

Because there are so many kinds of food in Leshan, lunch is not included in our packages. You can try your favorite food in the food street according to your preferences.

After lunch, you can have a short walk at the Leshan Winter Swimming Plaza next to it, where can overlook the Leshan Giant Buddha.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

Kaixuan Business Hotel
Aijia International Boutique Apartment
Chopin Short-term Rent Apartmen
Jiuding Business Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Chengdu West Gate by IHG
Cheng Xin Apartment
Jingcheng Hotel
Litian Hostel
7 Days Inn Chengdu Yanshikou East Main Street
Home Inn Chengdu Jiuyanqiao Sichuan University
Litian Garden Grand Hotel
Chunyi V Hotel Chunxi Road Taikooli

and 2,842 more pickup points

Our staff will contact you before your trip, Please provide us your hotel name, address, contact information.

And on the tour day, our tour guide will pick you up [In the hotel lobby, holding a piece of paper with the clients' name]

If the clients couldn't find our guide in 5 mins, please call the emergency number in the booking details.

Using your ticket

Our tour guide will purchase and collect tickets for you on site according to your itinerary. Your ticket and the tour guide's ticket are included in the fee.

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%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

Panda Base+Giant Buddha

Private day tour: Whole day private transfer. Private English speaking guide. All tickets included

Panda Base+Leshan Giant Buddha: Include all entries tickets of Chengdu Panda Base and Leshan Giant Buddha (hiking way with shuttle bus OR boat cruise ticket)

Pickup included
Giant Buddha+Huanglongxi Town

Transfer and guide: Whole day private transfer. Private English speaking guide. All tickets included

LeshanGiant Buddha+Huanglongxi: Giant Buddha mountain climbing OR cruise tickets (choose 1 of 2).

Huanglongxi Ancient Town(free entrance)

Pickup included