Can't decide between seeing the pandas and visiting the Leshan Giant Buddha? Why not do both? This expertly timed 1-day private tour connects Chengdu's most iconic residents with the world's most magnificent ancient statue, ensuring a seamless, high-speed journey through Sichuan's cultural and natural wonders.
Your day begins with an early visit to the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding to catch the pandas during their energetic breakfast time. Afterward, relax in your private vehicle as we head south to Leshan. You'll stand in awe at the feet of the 71-meter-tall Giant Buddha, a UNESCO World Heritage site carved into the cliffs over 1,300 years ago.
Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding - Leshan Giant Buddha 
Departure:
Available All Year Round 
Category:
China Tours, Sichuan Tours 
Theme:
Culture, History, Nature 
Suitable:
Families, Couples, Solo Adventurers, and Seniors
Private TourIn the early morning, your English-speaking tour guide will pick you up at your hotel and then drive to Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding.
You will have a happy time at the base with cute giant pandas. There are more than one hundred giant pandas that are taken care of. You will walk leisurely at the base and get a close sight of those cute giant pandas while they are sleeping, playing, and eating bamboo. It is also possible to see panda babies in the nursery rooms.
Visit time: 2 hours
Then you will drive about 2 hours from Chengdu to visit the Leshan Giant Buddha, the largest and tallest stone-carved statue of Buddha in the world. After having your lunch in Leshan city, you will take a boat and see the whole view of the giant buddha on the conjunction of three rivers - Qingyi River, Dadu river and Minjiang river.
Visit time: 2 hours
In the late afternoon, drive back to your hotel in Chengdu.
1. Flexibility: Itineraries and schedules may be adjusted based on local conditions to ensure the best possible experience. We appreciate your understanding. In the event of force majeure or sudden policy adjustments—such as ticket unavailability at certain attractions—our agency will either issue a full refund for the admission tickets or arrange an alternative attraction of equal value.
2. Special Dietary Needs: Please let us know in advance if you have any dietary preferences (e.g., vegetarian, vegan) or food allergies. We will coordinate with our restaurants and guides to cater to your needs.
3. Hotel Hours: Standard check-in is after 14:00, and check-out is before 12:00. Early check-in or late check-out can be arranged upon request, subject to availability and an additional surcharge.
4. Price Inclusions: Our comprehensive tour package includes hand-picked hotel stays as specified in the itinerary, alongside private transfers in a comfortable, climate-controlled vehicle with a dedicated professional driver. Throughout your journey, expert, English-speaking local guides will provide insightful commentary, and all admission tickets for scheduled sightseeing spots and activities are fully covered. Additionally, the price encompasses daily breakfasts at your hotels, specially arranged lunches on all guided touring days, and all applicable local governmental taxes and service charges.
5. Price Exclusions: Please note that the tour price excludes international airfare, unmentioned domestic flights, visa processing fees, stamping fees, and related embassy charges. It also does not cover personal travel insurance, laundry, telephone calls, or other expenses of a personal nature, as well as any meals, snacks, beverages, activities, or services not explicitly stated in the tour program. Gratuities for local guides, drivers, hotel porters, and restaurant staff are left to your discretion. Furthermore, tour prices are based on twin-sharing occupancy; if you are traveling solo, we will arrange for you to share a twin room with another traveler of the same sex in most cases, but should you prefer a private room, a Single Room Supplement will apply based on your specific travel dates.
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