Chengdu: Panda Base Half-day Tour or Panda & Buddha Day Tour

About this experience

Pick the itinerary that best fits your needs from the 3 options below. Option 1: Full-day Chengdu Panda Base & Leshan Giant Buddha Group Tour Discover 2 of the most popular UNESCO sites near Chengdu as you learn about 2 giants - The Giant Panda and Giant Buddha on this full-day tour. Detailed Itinerary& Suggested Timing: 07:40 AM - 08:30 AM: Hotel pick-up/Meet at meeting point &Transfer to Chengdu Panda Base 08:30 AM - 11:00 AM: Panda Base Visit Arrive at the Panda Base as it opens—the best time to see the pandas when they are most active. Stroll through the beautiful park-like facility to observe adult pandas munching on bamboo, playful juveniles, and the adorable, tiny panda cubs (in the nursery, if available). 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM: Transfer to Leshan Relax during the approximately 2.5-hour drive to Leshan City. 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM: Lunch Time (At your own expense) Enjoy a quick and tasty local Sichuan lunch at a selected restaurant near the Leshan Giant Buddha Scenic Area. 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM: Marvel at the Giant Buddha Arrive at Leshan. We recommend the *hiking route* to fully appreciate the scale and artistry of the Buddha. Walk along the cliff-side path, descend the famous "Nine-Bend Plank Walk", and stand at the feet of the 71-meter tall statue for a truly awe-inspiring experience. 05:00 PM - 07:30 PM: Return Journey to Chengdu ; End tour at Chengdu Tianfu Square Return drive to Chengdu, with an expected arrival at Chengdu downtown around 7:30 PM. Finally end the tour at Tianfu Square. Option 2: Half-day Chengdu Panda Base Group Tour This compact morning itinerary is perfectly designed to visit the pandas at their most active and avoid the afternoon crowds. Detailed Itinerary & Suggested Timing: 07:40 AM - 08:30 AM: Hotel pick-up/Meet at meeting point &Transfer to Chengdu Panda Base 08:30 AM - 11:00 AM : Exclusive Panda Viewing 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM: Return Journey to Chengdu & End tour at Tianfu Square Option 3: Full-day Small Group Tour of Leshan Giant Buddha Detailed Itinerary & Suggested Timing: 8:30AM - 9:00AM: Downtown hotel (within 2nd ring road of Chengdu) pick-up 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM: Transfer to Leshan 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Lunch time (at your own expense) 12:30 PM - 03:30 PM: Leshan Giant Buddha visit (recommend hiking visit) The group tour's visit to the Leshan Giant Buddha is hiking to see the statue on foot. 03:30PM - 06:00 PM: Return Journey to Chengdu ; End tour at Chengdu Tianfu Square Return drive to Chengdu, with an expected arrival at Chengdu downtown around 6:00 PM. Finally end the tour at Tianfu Square. Friendly reminder: 1. The group tour's visit to the Leshan Giant Buddha is hiking to see the statue on foot, NOT a boat tour. 2. Shuttle bus in Chengdu Panda Base(30/PAX) is NOT included in this tour. 3. The travel time is for reference only, and the actual time may vary due to certain circumstances.

About this activity

Highlights

• Visit 2 UNESCO sites in a day, Chengdu Panda Base and the Leshan Giant Buddha
• See pandas from babies to grown-ups at the Panda Breeding Center.
• Learn about the history of the giant buddha built 1200 years ago
• Tavel with an experienced English-speaking guide
• Multiple tour options for you to choose from.

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What's included

• Hotel pickup within 2nd ring of Chengdu (if option selected)
• Transportation
• Drop-off in the city center at Tianfu Square
• English/Chinese-speaking guide
• Panda base entry (if option selected)
• Leshan Buddha park entry (if option selected)
• Tips
• Food and drinks
• Hotel drop-off
• The Shuttle Bus in Panda Base (RMB 30/pax)

Know before you go

• Passport or ID card
• Comfortable shoes
• You are responsible for all of your own personal expenses
• Gratuities can be paid to your guide
• It will be very crowded at the parks in China's public holidays, such as May Holiday, National Holiday, Chinese New Year etc. if possible, try to avoid joining the tour in the holidays.
• The pick-up time may differs from your selected time as the tour is a group tour and some others may join in. The guide will arrange the pickup time logically
• Tickets to the Panda base and Leshan Buddha park are reserved by the activity provider, you should offer personal information to the activity provider.
• Please Note that the gallery road of Leshan Giant Buddha is closed till April 30th, so we can't see the Buddha feet from bottom to the top.

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Cancellation policy