Leshan Buddha + Panda Base or Old Tea House Private Day Tour
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Is Leshan Buddha + Panda Base or Old Tea House Private Day Tour worth booking?
Leshan Buddha + Panda Base or Old Tea House Private Day Tour is a 9-hour experience in Chengdu, China, from $99 per person. It scores 76 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 5/5 rating across 20 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 76 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (20)
- Duration
- 9 hours
- From
- $99 per person
This tour give you 2 options to visit Leshan Giant Buddha and Chengdu panda base or an authentic tea house at Pengzhen. We run tours in Chengdu panda base for nearly 20 years and witness it developed from a small area w
What you get
About this experience
This tour give you 2 options to visit Leshan Giant Buddha and Chengdu panda base or an authentic tea house at Pengzhen. We run tours in Chengdu panda base for nearly 20 years and witness it developed from a small area with only 6 rescued giant pandas to a huge territory with over 200 captive pandas. We know the pandas and the panda base as our hands and to develop a unique visiting route to show travelers the more active pandas with less crowds. Sichuan is renowned for its tea culture, which was once celebrated in many tea houses scattered throughout the city and countryside. As a photographer, I found this authentic tea house coincidentally in 2012. Then, I decided to introduce every traveler about this place as it might be the Real China life in our memory. After the panda base or tea house, we will drive you to Leshan where is not only famous for the Buddha but also the food. Our guide will also give you a food tour as lunch! Join in us to experience the Real China life.
What's included
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Tickets booking service
- Excellent English speaking guide
- Private transfer with air-con
- A cup of green tea at the tea house(Option 2 only)
Not included
- Admission ticket for Chengdu panda base ($ 8/person)
- Admission ticket for Leshan Buddha boat trip ($10/person) or Walking tour ($ 12/person)
- Meals and Gratuity
What you'll see and do
Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
Option 1: In the morning, our guide and driver will pick you at your hotel 1st floor lobby and then drive 30 mins to Chengdu panda base to enjoy with the giant pandas, red pandas, peacocks. Chengdu panda base is actually huge and it is easy to miss the active pandas if you don't know the route. Our guides are experienced and know every corner of this area. They will bring you to the see the active pandas by a special and efficient route with less crowds.
180 minutes here · Admission not included
Option 2: If you like taking pictures or you are interested in Sichuan tea culture, we would recommend you this option. In the morning, we will pick you up at your hotel lobby and then drive 40 mins to the tea house. Create your photography in the tea house, sip a cup of green tea to wake you up, chat with the locals and make friends with them.
60 minutes here
Leshan Giant Buddha
Option 1: After lunch, drive 2 hours to Leshan to view the largest Buddha in the world and the sleeping Buddha by boat. At At around 18:00, we will send you back your Chengdu downtown hotel Option 2: After the tea house, we will drive 2 hour to Leshan. Leshan is famous for it various delicious street food, if you like, our guide will give you a food tour to try the real local food. After lunch, you will visit the Giant Buddha park by walking. If you don't like steps, you can also choose to visit the Buddha by boat. At around 18:00 We will drive back your Chengdu downtown hotel Please contact us for customization
240 minutes here · Admission not included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 5 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
Buddha&Tea(English guide)
Tea House & Leshan Buddha : Visit the 1200 years old Buddha and 100 year old tea house with an private English speaking guide. Ticket reservation service: Please send us all your full names, passport numbers and DOB. Pay our guide for the tickets in RMB cash or through Alipay. Pickup included
Panda&Buddha(Chinese driver)
Chinese speaking driver only: Driver helps with check-in and then wait at the parking lot. Go back the parking lot when finish visiting. No English guide. Tickets reservation service: Please send us all your full names, passport numbers and DOB. Pay our driver for the tickets in RMB cash or through Alipay. Pickup included
Panda&Buddha(English guide)
Chengdu panda & Leshan Buddha: Visit the giant panda and giant Buddha with an private English speaking guide in an efficient day. Tickets reservation service: Please send us all your full names, passport numbers and DOB. Pay our guide for the tickets in RMB cash or through Alipay. Pickup included
Buddha&Tea(Chinese driver)
Chinese driver only: Driver helps with check-in. Please go back the parking lot to find the car when finish visiting. No English guide. Tickets reservation service: Please provide us all your full names, passport numbers, DOB. Pay our driver for the tickets in RMB cash or through Alipay. Pickup included
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
- Real China travel
Know before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 20 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
8 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Food and drink
2 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
20 verified traveler reviews for Leshan Buddha + Panda Base or Old Tea House Private Day Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Unbelievable Experience
What an unbelievable experience, Victor was an amazing guide, full of so much knowledge. I must say the tour was so much more than we had expected, Victor made sure we got to see so much and picked the perfect times for each place to avoid crowds. Would highly recommend this day trip. The tour went at your pace, thank you Victor for a major bucket list ticketed off.
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for the review and look forward to working for you again in the future.
via Tripadvisor
Great experience!
Cora was wonderful and welcoming. She taught me about all the areas of the Pandas and the history of Leshan and the Giant Buddha. The driver was courteous. The car was immaculate.
via Viator
I was looking for a tour...
I was looking for a tour to help us reach the Leshan Giant Buddha from Chengdu. And this tour was covering a little more, Panda Base being a secondary objective for us. The tour operator helped us to buy the entrance tickets to both attractions. The driver was also very helpful showing us what queues we should follow.
via Viator
Fantastic Tour with Cora
It was my wife, mother-in-law and I. We did the panda base and Leshan Buddha boat trip. Our tour guide Cora was fantastic and very knowledgeable. She gave us lots of information on everything and answered all our questions. She was super friendly and great tour guide.
via Viator
Fantastic and enjoyable trip
Reasonable price. Profesional, knowledgeable and helpful tour guide. Good intinerary with sufficient time to visit all the tourist spots. Comfortable and good condition transport arranged with friendly, good driving skill and safe driver. Food arrangement are nice and variety.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 9 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $99 to $350
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 7
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 76
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Leshan Buddha + Panda Base or Old Tea House Private Day Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Chengdu.
How much does Leshan Buddha + Panda Base or Old Tea House Private Day Tour cost?
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Prices start at $99 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 Leshan Buddha + Panda Base or Old Tea House Private Day Tour take?
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Plan for about 9 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 Leshan Buddha + Panda Base or Old Tea House Private Day Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 76 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 20 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 Leshan Buddha + Panda Base or Old Tea House Private Day Tour?
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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 Leshan Buddha + Panda Base or Old Tea House Private Day Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 9-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Leshan Buddha + Panda Base or Old Tea House Private Day Tour?
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Around 7 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 9-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Leshan Buddha + Panda Base or Old Tea House Private Day Tour 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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