Private Chongqing Bullet Train Trip to Leshan Giant Buddha and Pandas in Chengdu

What's included

What you'll see and do

1. Your driver will pick you up in your Chongqing Hotel's lobby and you will be transferred to railway station for a 1.5 hour bullet train ride to Chengdu. Upon arrival, your local guide will hold your name sign waiting for you at the exit of the arrival hall.

   Pass by without stopping

2. Leshan Giant Buddha

   Hop on your private air-conditioned vehicle to Leshan Giant Buddha(approx.2.5 hours), relax on the way and enjoy beautiful countryside view. As the UNESCO Sites, construction of the Leshan Buddha, begun in the year 713 in the Tang Dynasty, and finished in the year 803, the statue took people more than 90 years to carve. During these years, thousands of workers had expended their efforts and wisdom on the project. As the biggest carved stone Buddha in the world, the Giant Buddha is featured in poetry, song and story. Follow your tour guide to explore the whole area, you will view Buddha from different view.

   60 minutes here · Admission included

3. Lingyun Temple

   Depending on your train departure time, your first stop is the Lingyun Temple which located behind the Grand Buddha’s head. Marvel at the elaborate construction of the Buddha's coiled hair, which is made up of around 1,020 twisted buns. Walk inside and marvel at the intricate sculptures and wall designs of the temple. Then absorb panoramic views of three rivers converging prettily below. Then, follow your guide walk down approximately 30 minutes toward the left side of the Grand Buddha. When you reach the bottom, gasp at the 233-foot (71-meter) height of the largest carved Buddha in the entire world and capture fantastic photographs of the sacred site. Note: only by walking way ticket to Leshan can visit this temple, you may discuss with tour operator if you choose ferry or by walking way at Leshan giant Buddha. Enjoy lunch in the local restaurant on own, then heading to Chengdu Panda Breeding Base.

   60 minutes here · Admission not included

4. Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding

   Upon arrival, spend some leisure time to see the Giant pandas including new born babies, teenagers and adult pandas. Learn about the different stages of panda’s life from infancy to adulthood. Visit the research laboratory, the museum, the panda playground, the animal hospital, and the facility's beautiful lake. You can take photos these enchanting and endangered creatures as they relax in their natural environment. After your tour ends, you will be transferred to railway station for your train ride back to Chongqing, local driver will take you to your Chongqing hotel, you also can choose to end your tour in Chengdu.

   120 minutes here · Admission included

Where it starts and ends

Options you can book

• 2nd Class- Ends in Chongqing

  2nd class-ends in Chongqing: Tour including Chongqing-Chengdu round trip 2nd class train tickets, tour ends in Chongqing Pickup included

• Tour Ends in Chengdu

  Tour including Chongqing- Chengdu one way 2nd class train ticket, your tour ends in Chengdu. Pickup included

Before you book

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Languages

cmn, en

Ticket

Mobile Only

Runs on

Every day

Group size

Up to 15 travelers per booking

Operated by

Unique Beijing Tours

Know before you go

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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