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

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.