Private Day Tour: Chengdu Panda and Leshan Buddha in Chengdu
Chengdu, China

Private Day Tour: Chengdu Panda and Leshan Buddha

Outty Ranking 55 4.2 · 5 traveler reviews10 hoursFrom $240

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Is Private Day Tour: Chengdu Panda and Leshan Buddha worth booking?

Private Day Tour: Chengdu Panda and Leshan Buddha is a 10-hour experience in Chengdu, China, from $240 per person. It scores 55 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look, based on a 4.2/5 rating across 5 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
55 / 100
Rating
4.2/5 (5)
Duration
10 hours
From
$240 per person

This day tour (Options: Private Tour or Group Tour) will take you to visit the Chengdu Panda Breeding Research Base and Leshan Grand Buddha. See the adorable pandas and the world's tallest Buddha. Chengdu Panda Base is o

What you get

    About this experience

    This day tour (Options: Private Tour or Group Tour) will take you to visit the Chengdu Panda Breeding Research Base and Leshan Grand Buddha. See the adorable pandas and the world's tallest Buddha. Chengdu Panda Base is one of Chengdu's most popular tourist attractions, and it focuses on getting these beautiful creatures to live happy and healthy lives. Options: Private Tour: the tour guide will only guide you to visit all tourist sites. Group Tour: other travellers will be arranged in your group on the same travel date to visit all tourist sites.

    What's included

    Included

    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
    • Professional English-speaking tour guide for private tour
    • Private Tour
    • Highway tolls, fuel charges, parking fee
    • Entrance ticket fee for private tour
    • Comfortable car or bus

    Not included

    • Lunch
    • Tips to tour guide and driver
    • Personal expenses

    What you'll see and do

    1. Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding

      Morning: Visit Panda Research Base in northern suburb of Chengdu City 07:00-08:00 Transfer from hotel to Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding (known as Chengdu Panda Base) which is the best possible environment for rearing and breeding. 09:00-11:30 Visit rooms of adult pandas, sub-adult pandas and baby pandas, you can see they are eating bamboo and playing around in the morning.

      90 minutes here · Admission included

    2. Leshan Giant Buddha

      Afternoon: Drive to Visit Grand Buddha in Leshan City 12:30-15:00 Drive from Chengdu to Leshan Grand Buddha with the height of 71 meter, sitting at the confluence of three rivers in Leshan city. It is the tallest stone Buddha statue in the world. It was carved on the cliff of Lingyun Mountain in order to suppress the flood. 15:00-17:30 Visit the Buddha mountain, from the head of the gigantic Buddha to his enormous toes. 17:30-20:00 Drive from Leshan back to Chengdu.

      120 minutes here · Admission included

    Where it starts and ends

    Hotel pickup

    Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 10 minutes before departure.

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    cmn, en
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 15 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    China Tour Company

    Know before you go

    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Children must be accompanied by an adult
    • Passport name and number is required at time of booking for all participants for Travel Insurance
    • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
    • Please wear comfortable walking shoes
    • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

    Photos

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 5 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    3 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    2 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Pace and timing

    2 mentions

    Several reviewers found the schedule tight or the day long.

    Organization

    1 mention

    Pickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.

    Small groups

    1 mention

    The group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.

    Traveler reviews

    5 verified traveler reviews for Private Day Tour: Chengdu Panda and Leshan Buddha. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    hkmoviet · May 2024

    Visit the pandas and a quick explore of the city with private transfers

    Visit the pandas and a quick explore of the city with private transfers. We visited on an overnight stop over in Chengdu. The arraignments were excellent with my guide Summer. She was great, knowledgeable and excellent English speaking.

    via Tripadvisor

    J3060QFstevena · December 2019

    Long Day

    If you are short on time like we were then this is the tour for you. You get to see the pandas and the giant Buddha all in one day. It makes for a long day, but at least you get to see everything. If I had to do it again I would probably make it a two day trip, but if you are short on time this is the golden ticket tour.

    via Viator

    sanschutz · December 2019

    See everything in one day

    This calls for a very long day but if you want to see the panda's and the LeShan Buddha in one day then this is a great tour. Our tour guide, Louis, spoke very well and was very passionate about China and the surrounding sites.

    via Tripadvisor

    Navigator61125491272 · March 2019

    Tour Guide

    The tour guide is knowledgeable with good command of English. The Panda park is great with good environment care. Can be improve if we can touch and see the baby Panda. Part of Leshan is under renovation and regret not have a chance to walk to the feet area. Other interesting area in Leshan was not introduce although the tour time is rather short. Overall very impress with tour guide performance!

    via Viator

    Good to know

    Duration
    10 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Price range
    $240 to $370
    Hotel pickup
    Included for all travelers
    Booked in 30 days
    2
    Verdict
    Worth a Look

    Why this scores 55

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)76
    Review evidence (18% weight)34
    Booking momentum (14% weight)26
    Value for money (12% weight)35
    Listing quality (10% weight)77
    Local standing (8% weight)36
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Private Day Tour: Chengdu Panda and Leshan Buddha: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Chengdu.

    How much does Private Day Tour: Chengdu Panda and Leshan Buddha cost?

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    Prices start at $240 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 Private Day Tour: Chengdu Panda and Leshan Buddha take?

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    Plan for about 10 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 Private Day Tour: Chengdu Panda and Leshan Buddha worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 55 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.2/5 across 5 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 Private Day Tour: Chengdu Panda and Leshan Buddha?

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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 Private Day Tour: Chengdu Panda and Leshan Buddha suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 10-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Private Day Tour: Chengdu Panda and Leshan Buddha?

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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 10-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Private Day Tour: Chengdu Panda and Leshan Buddha 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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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

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