Chengdu: Panda Garden and Leshan Buddha One Day Bus Tour

Tour Duration: 7:30 AM-6:00 PM

What Makes This Tour Special

Experience two of Sichuan's iconic wonders in one day with this immersive tour. Visit the Chengdu Panda Base to observe adorable giant pandas up close, then explore the majestic Leshan Giant Buddha carved into the cliffs. This perfectly-paced tour combines wildlife encounters with UNESCO-listed cultural heritage for an unforgettable Sichuan experience.

Highlights:

2 UNESCO sites in 1 day - pandas & giant Buddha
See 170+ pandas at world's top breeding center
Explore 1,200-year-old 71m-tall Buddha
Expert English guide for insights & ease

Tour Details

Tour Departure: Daily
Departure Time: 7:30 AM
Meeting Point: Customer Hotel Pick-Up
Tour Duration: 7:30 AM-6:00 PM

Tour Itinerary

Start the tour with pick up from your hotel located within the 2nd ring of downtown Chengdu. Enjoy a comfortable transfer to the Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding which is just a 1-hour drive away at the edge of the city. Spend approximately 2 to 2.5 hours exploring the breeding center. See over 170 pandas from tiny pink newborns to giants which reach up to 1.5 meters tall. Admire the adorable panda babies running around their play enclosures, laying in the pool, or climbing the trees.

Next, head over to the historic Leshan Buddha located is 2.5 hours away along the expressway. Stop for a quick lunch, then discover the world's largest sitting Buddha statue which is about 71 meters high crafted out of a cliff face. If the situation allows, the guide will take you for a closer look at the Buddha's head and feet. Find out more about Buddism and local beliefs in the Lingyun Temple next to the Giant Buddha.

After 2 hours at Leshan, head back to Chengdu. Depending on traffic, END THE TOUR NEAR TIANFU SQUARE.