
Private Day Trip to Chengdu Giant Panda Base and Leshan Giant Buddha
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Is Private Day Trip to Chengdu Giant Panda Base and Leshan Giant Buddha worth booking?
Private Day Trip to Chengdu Giant Panda Base and Leshan Giant Buddha is a 7-hour experience in Chengdu, China, from $307 per person. It scores 44 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 44 / 100
- Rating
- Not yet rated
- Duration
- 7 hours
- From
- $307 per person
Combine a trip to the Chengdu Giant Panda Base with a visit to the Leshan Giant Buddha on this full-day private tour from Chengdu. With a private guide, travel via high-speed rail and private transfer. Entrance fees and
What you get
About this experience
Combine a trip to the Chengdu Giant Panda Base with a visit to the Leshan Giant Buddha on this full-day private tour from Chengdu. With a private guide, travel via high-speed rail and private transfer. Entrance fees and lunch are included.
What's included
Included
- Experienced tour guide
- Private transportation of Leshan railway station-Luch-Leshan Giant Buddha-Leshan railway station
- Lunch
- Entrance fee of Chengdu Panda Breeding Center
- Roundtrip Chengdu-Leshan High speed train 2nd class tickets
- River cruise ticket of Leshan Giant Buddha
- Private transportation of hotel-Chengdu panda base/Chengdu railway Station drop-off&pick-up;
Not included
- Gratuities(optional)
What you'll see and do
Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
Meet your guide and driver after breakfast at your hotel lobby and be transferred to Chengdu Panda Breeding Center, a lovely garden with bamboo forests, swan lake, lush trees that will definitely make your visit memorable. In panda base,you will see pandas from baby to adult. Admire the panda babies while they drink, eating bamboos, playful fight, climbing trees, and sleep...etc. See some of the super stars - adolescent pandas (teenagers). There are 5 to 7 teenage pandas (about 3 years old) living in the big open enclosure. In addition to giant pandas, you will also see endangered red pandas. They are part of the raccoon family with long tails and beautiful red furs.
180 minutes here · Admission included
Leshan Giant Buddha
After your visit to the panda base, transfer to catch the high-speed train to Leshan City, which is fast and fun and also presents an opportunity for you to mingle with locals. During the one-hour train ride, you will enjoy the idyllic landscape of the Chengdu plain. In Spring time, the land is blanketed by yellow rapeseed flowers and in summer time, it is carpeted by beautiful bright green rice paddies while in autumn, you will see busy harvest scenes. Upon arrival, try authentic tasty Sichuan style dishes for lunch(Non spicy dishes and vegetarian dishes can be arranged) After lunch, river cruise to the confluence point of 3 rivers to behold the panoramic view of Leshan Giant Buddha. The cruise ship will stop in front of Leshan Giant Buddha,you can take the full picture of the Buddha.In addition, from cruise ,you will see the whole Lingyun mountain like a decline sleeping Buddha.
180 minutes here · Admission included
Chengdu
After cruise, if time permit, your guide will walk you around the old quarter of Leshan city to explore the local life before head back to railway station. Around 4pm, catching a train back to Chengdu. Your guide will transfer you back to your Chengdu hotel.
60 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
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 Memory Trip
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Good to know
- Duration
- 7 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $307 to $409
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 44
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Private Day Trip to Chengdu Giant Panda Base and Leshan Giant Buddha: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Chengdu.
How much does Private Day Trip to Chengdu Giant Panda Base and Leshan Giant Buddha cost?
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Prices start at $307 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 Trip to Chengdu Giant Panda Base and Leshan Giant Buddha take?
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Plan for about 7 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 Trip to Chengdu Giant Panda Base and Leshan Giant Buddha worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 44 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 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 Trip to Chengdu Giant Panda Base and Leshan Giant 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 Trip to Chengdu Giant Panda Base and Leshan Giant Buddha suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 7-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Private Day Trip to Chengdu Giant Panda Base and Leshan Giant Buddha?
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Around 0 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 7-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private Day Trip to Chengdu Giant Panda Base and Leshan Giant 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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