Giant Panda and Leshan Buddha Day Trip from Chengdu
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Is Giant Panda and Leshan Buddha Day Trip from Chengdu worth booking?
Giant Panda and Leshan Buddha Day Trip from Chengdu is a 8-hour experience in Chengdu, China, from $198 per person. It scores 62 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 5/5 rating across 6 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 62 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (6)
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $198 per person
Take this one day Giant Panda and Leshan Buddha day trip to see the cute pandas and the hill-big Buddha. As Chinese national treasures, giant pandas live only in China, most of whom live in the Sichuan province. It is we
What you get
About this experience
Take this one day Giant Panda and Leshan Buddha day trip to see the cute pandas and the hill-big Buddha. As Chinese national treasures, giant pandas live only in China, most of whom live in the Sichuan province. It is well known that Chengdu is the home of the giant panda and the Giant Panda Breeding Research Base in Chengdu is the best place to visit these lovely creatures. More than 90 pandas are available for you to watch them have fun and enjoy them play in the half open yard. You will also visit the Leshan Giant Buddha, the largest Buddha statue in the world, which is said "The Buddha is a hill, and the hill is a Buddha."
What's included
Included
- Hotel in city pickup and drop-off
- Insurance for per person
- Service charges and government taxes
- Lunch will be traditional Chinese dishes local restaurant
- Private transfer by air-conditioned vehicle with driver during the tour
- Entrance tickets of Chengdu Giant Panda Base and Leshan Giant Buddha
- Private English-speaking guide
Not included
- The cruise of Leshan Buddha; if you want to take a cruise, you need to pay extra $12 per person
- Tianfu airport pick-up or drop-off, need to pay extra accordingly.
What you'll see and do
Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
Your private Chengdu tour starts in the early morning around 7am when your guide and driver pick you up from your hotel or the airport. You will then head to the Giant Panda Breeding Research Base in the suburb, just 10 kms north of Chengdu, where you can see the lovely pandas making various funny movements as they eat and play. There is a great possibility to visit pandas and also walk in the wide and fresh garden of bamboo, which is a pleasant experience.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Leshan Giant Buddha
After visiting the panda garden, drive to Leshan which is about 2 hours on the express way. The wide spreading landscape of the Chengdu plain will not be boring. For lunch, you will enjoy delicious local Chinese Cuisine. After lunch, your tour guide will show you the wonder of the Leshan Giant Buddha located on the side of the Minjiang river, also known as " Buddha is the hill and the hill is a Buddha." First, you will visit Linyun Temple, which is to commemorate the monk Hai Tong, who collected donations 1000 years ago under difficult conditions and started the construction of this huge work. You will then walk down the zigzagging trail along the left side of Buddha. The Buddha is a small mountain, from its head to its shoulder, and from its leg to its foot is about 30 minutes hiking. You will then hike up the right side which is a good place to view Leshan city across the intersection of Minjiang River, Dadu River and Qingyi River. At last, if time permitted, you could go on to pay a visit of Wuyou temple, where you will enjoy the statue of 500 Arhats. After Hiking, you can take a cruise along the rivers to see the Buddha from the water (optional program - need to pay extra money about $12 USD). In the late afternoon your driver will take 2 hours driving on the express way again. Just enough time for you to have a short nap in your vehicle. While arriving in Chengdu in the late afternoon, your guide and driver will escort you back to your hotel or the airport. End this excursion tour with plenty of great memories.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 5 minutes before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- China Exploration
Know before you go
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 6 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
6 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
3 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Traveler reviews
6 verified traveler reviews for Giant Panda and Leshan Buddha Day Trip from Chengdu. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Our tour guide, Cora, was...
Our tour guide, Cora, was very helpful and knowledgeable. The whole trip was not too rush, got to see lots of Pandas. Boat ride at Leshan Buddha was fun. It was a pleasant trip overall. Highly recommended !
Response from the operator: Dear Jamie, thank you very much for the trust and apppreciation of China Exploration, which is the highest honor to us. All the best to you!
via Viator
Great time in Chengdu
Our tour guide Veronica and our driver Mr Li were excellent. The Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding was amazing! This is a must-see for any tourists visiting Chengdu, providing the weather allows! We had a nice lunch at Nanniwan Environmental Hotpot and then continued our tour to the Leshan Giant Buddha, and would recommend upgrading to the boat tour for better views and less walking! The entire day was entertaining, informative, and enjoyable. Veronica was extremely knowledgeable and pleasant to be around! This tour package was a great way to spend the day!
Response from the operator: Dear Zoltan, thank you very much for appreciation of our guide, driver and service. Your pleasure is always the forever goal we chased. Welcome to China again, and welcome to take service of China Exploration again!
via Tripadvisor
Private Panda and Buddha Tour
It was a fantastic day and Michael, our guide, is super helpful and very prepared, ready to answer any doubt, hand in hand and charismatic!
Response from the operator: Dear Alice, thank you very much for the trust and appreciation of China Exploration. With your encouragement, we will stride on the right road far! All the best regards to you!
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Walking Encyclopedia
Our group would like to thank China Exploration for making our visit to Chengdu a memorable one. We would also like to thank our guide, Sara Zhou. Ms. Zhou is a "walking encyclopedia" of Pandas. She says there are about 1900 pandas in the wild. In the place we visited, the Chendu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, there are 757 Giant Pandas. She could easily identify 500 of them by just showing her their pictures. Amazing! Anyway, she is also very kind, helpful and patient. She happily guided us to the crowded Jinli street. Jinli Street was ranked 1st among the "world's most beautiful streets" published by CNN Travel in 2019. Last, but not the least- Sara speaks fluent English. English is rarely spoken in China and it is very difficult to communicate with the locals. Sara made it easy for us to communicate with the Chinese locals. I would highly recommend her to every English speaking tourist who would want to visit Chengdu someday. Xiexie ni Sara! Xiexie ni China Exploration! - George, Jenny, Joanne and Arcadio. Xo ai ni China from the Philippines!
Response from the operator: Dear George, Jenny, Joanne and Arcadio, it is our great pleasure to receive your extremely high comment of Sara, undoubtedly your kindness is a great encouragement to our works. To bring happiness to our clients is alway the target of China Exploration. Hope to meet you again.
via Tripadvisor
Our tour guide, Sarah,...
Our tour guide, Sarah, was magnificent. She explained everything very well, gave us incredible facts and answered every single question we had with a smile. She was extremely enthusiastic and passionate. We loved having her as our tour guide and having her take us everywhere, making sure we were comfortable and trying to accommodate any request we may have had. It was an amazing experience. We truly cannot recommend this tour with her enough.
Response from the operator: Many thanks for booking of China Exploration, and it is really our great pleasure to offer you our service. Hope to see you next time soon!
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $198 to $295
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 2
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 62
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Giant Panda and Leshan Buddha Day Trip from Chengdu: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Chengdu.
How much does Giant Panda and Leshan Buddha Day Trip from Chengdu cost?
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Prices start at $198 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Chengdu usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Giant Panda and Leshan Buddha Day Trip from Chengdu take?
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Plan for about 8 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Chengdu is not rushed.
Is Giant Panda and Leshan Buddha Day Trip from Chengdu worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 62 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 6 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Chengdu, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Giant Panda and Leshan Buddha Day Trip from Chengdu?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Giant Panda and Leshan Buddha Day Trip from Chengdu suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Giant Panda and Leshan Buddha Day Trip from Chengdu?
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Around 2 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Chengdu can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Chengdu and add a light layer if any part of the 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Giant Panda and Leshan Buddha Day Trip from Chengdu start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Chengdu within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Chengdu?
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On Outty we rank every Chengdu experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Chengdu Cooking Class with a Local Market Visit, Private Chengdu Day Tour: Giant Pandas and Jinsha Site Museum, Tuktuk Food Tour Through Chengdu's Local Eats. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Chengdu?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Chengdu?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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