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Chengdu Tour: Pandas and Leshan Giant Buddha
4.8
21 Ratings
Chengdu
Discover Chengdu’s charm with a private tour of pandas and Leshan Buddha. Enjoy flexible scheduling, cultural insights, and authentic Sichuan cuisine.
Discover Chengdu’s charm with a private tour of pandas and Leshan Buddha. Enjoy flexible scheduling, cultural insights, and authentic Sichuan cuisine.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Giant Panda Breeding Research Base (Xiongmao Jidi) - 1. Enjoy close-up views of giant pandas as they eat, play, and rest in natural-style outdoor enclosures. 2. Visit the nursery area, where you might see adorable cubs (seasonal). 3. Discover the red panda zone and learn about China’s conservation initiatives. 4. The guide provides engaging…
- Giant Panda Breeding Research Base (Xiongmao Jidi) - 1. Enjoy close-up views of giant pandas as they eat, play, and rest in natural-style outdoor enclosures. 2. Visit the nursery area, where you might see adorable cubs (seasonal). 3. Discover the red panda zone and learn about China’s conservation initiatives. 4. The guide provides engaging insights into panda behavior and research. 5. Experience flexible pacing to avoid crowds and ensure a relaxed, personalized visit. - Leshan Giant Buddha (Da Fo) - 1. Be amazed by the world’s largest stone Buddha statue (71 meters tall), carved into a cliff over 1,200 years ago. 2. Explore Lingyun Temple and surrounding trails with panoramic views of the Minjiang River. 3. Discover the fascinating history and spiritual significance of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
What's Included
- Admission fees
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Local English-speaking private guide
- Admission fees
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Local English-speaking private guide
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Lunch
Additional Information
Experience two of Chengdu’s most renowned attractions in one seamless day, free from the hassle of organizing. Guided by a local expert fluent in English, this private tour provides adaptable scheduling, convenient hotel transfers, and rich cultural knowledge. Start your day at the Panda Breeding Base before the crowds, and spend the afternoon marveling…
Experience two of Chengdu’s most renowned attractions in one seamless day, free from the hassle of organizing. Guided by a local expert fluent in English, this private tour provides adaptable scheduling, convenient hotel transfers, and rich cultural knowledge. Start your day at the Panda Breeding Base before the crowds, and spend the afternoon marveling at the impressive Leshan Giant Buddha. Ideal for travelers eager to maximize their time in Chengdu.
Location
Giant Panda Breeding Research Base (Xiongmao Jidi)
No.1375 Xiongmao Avenue the Outside Northern Third Ring Road, Chenghua District
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(21 Ratings)
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Ale_depellegrin
May 2, 2026
Best experience - It was all so beautiful and truly perfect. I couldn't have asked for anything better. The organization and efficiency are almost surreal, Mr. Ji was helpful and clear from start to finish. Impeccable customer service. I spent the day with Mr. Wang and Cindy and they were exceptional. They came to pick me up, waited for me, listened to me and organized the day in the absolute best way even though it was the weekend of May 1st (which means a holiday, therefore all of China was traveling). Mr. Wang is an excellent driver and very kind and Cindy is thoughtful and tried in every way to make my day special and she succeeded. I highly recommend it and I can say that I have spent few days as beautiful and warm as this one. Congratulations to everyone, you are exceptional and I'm not exaggerating, in fact, you did my heart good today. Keep up the good work.
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Renae
Apr 28, 2026
Excellent Panda and Leshan tour with Ji - We had an excellent panda and Leshan tour with Ji.
Communication was great in advance of tour. Ji was a great guide and gave us a lot of information without information overload. He also found us a great restaurant to eat lunch at.
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John_b
Apr 25, 2026
Perfect. Our best day In China (so far!) - Perfect for those who want to squeeze a lot in, with minimal mental effort and maximum enjoyment. Our guide Ji was extremely knowledgeable, kind and helpful. Great suggestions for authentic, delicious and affordable lunch. Went the extra mile ny dropping us off at a different location, perfect advice for evening meal and activity and extremely kindly returned an item we’d left in his car! Could not ask for more! Pandas were lovely and the giant Buddha was very impressive.
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William_w
Apr 24, 2026
Great one day tour with private guide and car - Great tour. Maggie was my guide and she was very knowlegable and nice.
Just go as early as you can to both attractions.
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Teri
Apr 23, 2026
Top notch guide! Highly recommend Li! - Li was such a great tour guide! We had plenty of time to spend with the pandas taking pictures and enjoying watching them. He took us to a local place in Leshan for lunch and made some great suggestions for local food. He was very knowledgeable and a great, safe driver. Wonderful day and we would highly recommend his tour services.
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Jamie_s
Apr 17, 2026
Great day with the Pandas - Great day with Ji to see the pandas and then the Leshan Buddha. Ji was great at helping navigate the Panda reserve to make sure we saw a LOT of pandas and babies.
Leshan Buddha was cool but it is a bit of a ride to get there so just be aware you will be in the car quite a bit! But if you are interested in Buddhism, it’s a pretty unique experience to see the giant figure carved into the wall
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Lindaodendaal2
Apr 16, 2026
Highly recommended day tour of 2 top attractions on Chengdu - We shared a brilliant day with Ji visiting the pandas in the morning and the big Buddha in the afternoon. Ji spoke excellent English. He is a very professional tour guide. He never rushed us when photographing the pandas, always finding us the best positions to see and photograph these incredible bears. We got to see some cubs who were about 7 months old climbing trees in very natural enclosures - a very special experience. We were treated to an authentic Leshan lunch before visiting the big Buddha. Ji ordered us fantastic food and we shared a local litchi drink - delicious meal in a local restaurant - who would have thought scrambled eggs and tomato tasted so good! Then we went to visit the big stone Buddha. We took the boat. This is the best option in busy periods as the walk up and down to view the big Buddha is over crowded. Also the boat trip gives you the best view of this UNESCO site. Ji once again found the best view for our photographs. Thank you Ji for making our time in Chengdu so special.
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Paul_o
Apr 16, 2026
A highlight of China - Ji was in contact immediately after we booked and kept us informed of travel arrangements. We were met on time at the correct place and were transported around in a comfortable and spotlessly clean vehicle.
Ji was engaging and always made sure we got the best vantage points. We got to see numerous pandas being active and the big Buddha.
Our trip included lunch, which became an informal food tour. Food was exceptionally good at a local restaurant in Leshan.
We found Ji very helpful and engaging and we really enjoyed the day. A highlight of our China trip so far. Highly recommended.
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Brjec
Apr 16, 2026
Great private tour - Panda and Leshan - I had a great tour to the panda breeding complex and to the boat ride to see Leshan.
Sylvia was my giide and she was great. She very expertly took me through the panda area. She rode the ferry to see the giant budda. She had alot of information and was entertaining.
Please get an early start to get to both attractions as early as possible. Crowds are crazy. Take water if you go in summer.
Car was comfortable.
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Rodney_s
Apr 12, 2026
Panda and Leshan Buddha tour - We took a tour to visit the pandas and a Leshan Buddha. Our tour guide Ji, was very professional, prompt and patiently answered all the questions my wife asked. I love taking photographs and never felt rushed while I waited for the perfect moment. Ji was very flexible and we spent more or less time at attractions we liked or disliked.
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