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Discover Chengdu's Giant Panda Base and the 71-meter Leshan Giant Buddha on a full-day private tour with hotel transfers and local Sichuan lunch.
This private full-day tour brings together two of Sichuan's most iconic treasures: the beloved giant pandas and the historic Leshan Giant Buddha. Setting off from downtown Chengdu with private hotel pickup, the morning begins at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. Guests explore bamboo-shaded enclosures during peak morning activity to observe giant pandas and red pandas while learning about international breeding and wildlife conservation efforts.
Following the panda visit, the tour proceeds on a scenic two-hour drive to Leshan, stopping near the park entrance for a traditional lunch featuring local Sichuan culinary specialties. The afternoon is dedicated to exploring the Leshan Giant Buddha, a breathtaking 71-meter stone statue carved directly into the cliff face during the Tang Dynasty. Overlooking the confluence of three rivers, it stands as the world's largest stone-carved Buddha.
Designed as a pure sightseeing private tour with zero shopping stops, the itinerary ensures a seamless and relaxed pace, concluding with a comfortable return transfer to your hotel in central Chengdu.
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Additional Information
● Please provide full details of your accommodation at the time of booking. It is very important to note that it is the sole obligation and responsibility of the passenger, if no communication has been received from the local provider, to contact the local number provided on the voucher one day before the service to confirm the exact pick-up point and time
● Please be at the pick-up point 15 minutes before the tour starts
● Not wheelchair accessible
● Please bring your original valid passport, as it may be required for admission or ticket verification
● The day before departure, our tour guide will call you to confirm the pick-up time for the following morning; we will also send a message. Please leave correct contact details at the end of the reservation (WhatsApp and email)
● Pick-up and drop-off are included only for hotels located in central Chengdu. Transfers from hotels outside the city center are not included unless expressly confirmed by the local operator. Additional charges may apply
● The visit involves walking around the research base. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and dress appropriately for the weather. Walking surfaces may become slippery in rainy or snowy conditions
● Please keep at least 3 meters away from free-roaming animals and red pandas in walk-through areas. Do not cross protective barriers or approach, touch, or feed the animals
● To protect animal welfare, please keep noise to a minimum and do not use camera flash. Smoking, open flames, and any behavior that may disturb the animals or other visitors are prohibited. Pets are not permitted, except authorized guide dogs subject to the park's regulations
● Certain areas or animals may be temporarily unavailable due to animal welfare measures, weather conditions, maintenance, or park management requirements. Panda sightings and activity levels cannot be guaranteed
● Important: No. 6 Giant Panda Villa is closed to visitors every Monday, except on Chinese national public holidays, as part of the park's rotational rest system. The Panda Art Museum is also closed on Mondays, except on national public holidays. The Bamboo Tower may close temporarily in adverse weather conditions
● Entry is subject to the research base's admission requirements and visitor regulations. Please follow the instructions of park staff throughout the visit
● Visiting the Leshan Giant Buddha may involve considerable walking, uneven paths, steep steps and stairways. The route down to the foot of the Buddha can be physically demanding, and waiting times may vary depending on visitor numbers. A reasonable level of physical fitness is recommended
● Weather conditions, traffic, crowd levels and local operating arrangements may affect the itinerary and visiting times
●Please bring drinking water, sun protection and weather-appropriate clothing
Inclusions
✔ Hotel pickup and drop-off in Chengdu city center (within the 3rd Ring Road) or near the Giant Panda Base
✔ Private vehicle transportation
✔ English or Spanish-speaking tour guide (select when booking)
✔ Entrance ticket to the Giant Panda Breeding Research Base and Leshan Giant Buddha (only included in the options with Guides)
✔ Only Transportation Option - Tickets or guides are not included (select when booking)
Exclusions
✖ Non-city center hotel pick-up and drop off service
✖ Guides o ticket entrances if not selected options with guides
✖ Entrance fees, meals, and drinks, unless expressly specified in the tour inclusions
✖ Other services not specified
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the service. Cancellation with less notice or no show will result in no refund
Meeting point
Hotels in central Chengdu (within the 3rd Ring Road) or near the Giant Panda Base