Private Chengdu Tour: Visit Giant Panda Base and Leshan Giant Buddha in One Day
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Chengdu
Maximize your time in Chengdu with a private tour that includes a visit to the Giant Panda Base and the Leshan Giant Buddha. Enjoy an all-inclusive price, informative guide, private transportation, tasty local lunch, and a memorable experience.
Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Giant Panda Breeding Research Base (Xiongmao Jidi) - 7:30am, meet your private guide and driver at your hotel lobby and be transferred to Chengdu Panda Breeding Center to see active pandas from baby to adults before it becomes crowded.
    Chengdu panda base is a lovely garden with bamboo forests, swan lake, lush trees that will definitely make your visit memorable.

Enjoy the panda babies while they play, drink milk, eat bamboos, 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.

  • Leshan Giant Buddha (Da Fo) - After panda, drive to Leshan where is home of Leshan Giant Buddha.

Before visiting Leshan Giant Buddha, your guide will walk you around the old quarter of Leshan city to explore the local life and lunch will be arranged in time-honored restaurant ,your guide will recommend the most authentic and representative dishes.

After lunch, discuss with your guide to choose which option to visit Leshan Giant Buddha

Option 1:Hike the Leshan Giant Buddha Heritage park

Option 2.Take the river cruise to behold the panoramic view of Leshan Giant Buddha

After the visit, take your private car back to your Chengdu hotel

Your exciting panda+Buddha day trip concludes around 6pm.

What's Included
  • Experienced local English speaking guide service
  • Entrance fee included
  • Exclusive private transportation
  • Delicious local restaurant lunch
What's Not Included
  • Personal expense
  • Gratuities for your guide and driver (recommended)
  • River cruise ticket
Additional Information

MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR TIME
Experience the prime attractions of Chengdu- Panda & Buddha in a single day

NO EXTRA COSTS
Knowledgeable and amiable private guide, personal transportation, savoury local lunch, admission charges are all part of the package.

HASSLE-FREE
Your adaptable guide and exclusive transfer will make your trip smooth and memorable.

EXCEPTIONAL MOMENT
Qualified and insightful local guide will provide details about pandas, local customs, history, common people’s lives, and satisfy your curiosity.

DELIGHT YOUR TASTE BUDS
Savour the genuine local dishes at the historic district of Leshan

  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Location
Giant Panda Breeding Research Base (Xiongmao Jidi)
No.1375 Xiongmao Avenue the Outside Northern Third Ring Road, Chenghua District
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Intlnabers
Nov 25, 2023
Pandas and Buddhas! - Fifi was such an amazing tour guide!! Having a private van for just our family of 4 made the day so enjoyable. On our own timeline we had a great time touring the Panda sanctuary. The drive to Leshan was long but we rested and got more cultural info from Fifi. Lunch in Leshan was AMAZING and the buddha was so inspiring. Highly recommend Fifi and her team!!
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Romitshridhar_k
Sep 15, 2023
Wonderful trip to see the Giant Pandas & Leshan Buddha - Just wanted to inform you that the tour was fantastic. We were able to see the Giant Pandas very well. Also, the Leshan Giant Buddha tour was amazing. We had a wonderful view from the boat and some amazing pictures. Sammi is an amazing and very knowledgable guide. Thanks for arranging this nice experience. Kind Regards -Romit Katdare
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688annieb
Jan 8, 2020
The guide was essential - Fi-Fi was amazing and so fun! My teenagers loved her! We would not have managed to fit everything into one day, or have figured out the transportation on our own. The arrangements were smooth and painless. Our guide and drivers were on time and very knowledgable. We were at the panda base early and managed to spend almost an hour alone with one panda who showed off for us. Fi-Fi managed to navigate us to the best spots at the park and we were out of here before it got too busy. The Leshan Buddha was awe inspiring, but I enjoyed the train trip seeing some chinese country side even more.
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Joseph_s
Dec 13, 2019
Great way to see both the Pandas and Leshan in 1 day - I really loved the trip, it was very well organized and the only trip offering both attractions in 1 day. Sharleen was my guide and she was patient, informative and a pleasure to be around. The bears are terribly cute and a joy to see. Lunch was excellent and seeing the grandness of the Buddha was very memorable. Overall a great day and highly recommend.
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Nickt17487
Nov 13, 2019
One day tour, Pandas and Leshan. - A packed day, Sharlene was very patient with us having 3 small children 6/4yrs and 11mnths. She found a great balance between letting us get the children sorted and pushing us along in order to meet the train and boat ride in Leshan. Very good English and guided us through the day with as much information as we wanted. Time keeping was excellent and very informative about what was going to be done.
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Wymountaintraveler
Oct 12, 2019
WestChinaGo Day Tours - I booked two day tours with WestChinaGo through Lily Chen - Dujiangyan Panda Base Volunteer for the day, and on day two, Chengdu Giant Panda Base and Leshan Giant Buddha by High-Speed Train. My outstanding guide and wonderful driver were Sharlene (Wen Wen) and Mr. Gao. It is impossible for me to say enough positive things about Sharlene. She provided me with a wealth of information and was also extremely organized. It was difficult not to cry when we said goodbye because I felt I had gotten to know her so well in just two days and that we are now good friends. My entire experience with WestChinaGo was perfect from the first time I corresponded with Lily. When I arrived in Chengdu, my driver was there to meet me; and when I got to the car, Lily called me to make sure I had arrived safely. This gesture made a big impact on me because it showed how important her clients are to her and immediately made me feel like I was in good hands. The tours I took were both great. The volunteer program allows you to get up close to the pandas and feed them (twice). You really feel part of their daily lives. The second day, we went to the Panda Research Base in Chengdu. This was such a special morning. We saw pandas in both of the nurseries - one baby panda a month old and the other one about 3 months old. They are so precious it takes your breath away. Then, we took the high-speed train to see the Leshan Giant Buddha. Sharlene took me to an excellent restaurant for lunch before we took the boat to see the Buddha. It was much more impressive than I expected. Fortunately, there was no scaffolding, and we had perfect weather. I had allowed myself an extra day in Chengdu to return to the Panda Research Base. Sharlene gave me excellent tips for that day. I was fortunate enough to again see baby pandas in both nurseries, and then I spent several more hours enjoying the other pandas at the base. Sharlene had told me about a sightseeing bus that would take me from the Panda Base to Jingli Street for about $1.50. I was the only non-Chinese on the bus, but everyone was very friendly and helpful. Being an older woman traveling alone, I was nervous about being in Chengdu by myself. However, Sharlene was so thoughtful and caring. I immediately felt at ease with her, and she gave me the confidence to enjoy my extra day. I want to thank Lily, Sharlene, and Mr. Gao for providing me with so many unforgettable memories.
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Trvljock
Aug 22, 2019
Chengdu, Xian & Guilin - I will make this very short; Lily was my main coordinator for this group and she was so helpful and friendly. She even go beyond that and helped us throughout the trip! I am visiting China again and Lily I’m calling you very soon :). Thanks for the EXCELLENT service.
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Mj0mj
Apr 6, 2019
All Inclusive Private Day Trip to Chengdu Giant Panda Base and Leshan Giant Buddha Trip by High-Speed Train - Even before our trip at the end of Mar'19 we were very pleased with the service we recieved from 'West China Go'.I emailed Lily several times with queries, she was quick to reply & always answered in great detail. After booking we had to change the date which Lily arranged for us without any problems. Our guide Winnie was brilliant & added to the great experience. We had plenty of time at the Giant Panda Base before catching the train to see the Leshan Gaint Buddha. We were so lucky as the Buddha had been under restoration but on the day we went the scaffolding had been removed.I would definitely recommend the company, the trip & Winnie( excellent guide) they all went above & beyond. Thank you
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Rachellorch
Mar 15, 2019
Many Pandas to see, Big Buddha even if covered amazing and beautiful fishing village - What a wonderful day with Flora and Mr Jo!! Thank you so much Lily for organizing a perfect day of Panda viewing, Big Buddha sighting and the beautiful ancient fishing village/grottos. Flora spoke amazing English and was a ray of sunshine and knowledge. I would highly recommend this tour. Because there we 3 of us they opted to use a minivan which was an added bonus for our day!! Both Lily and Flora have provided many restaurant recommendations for the rest of our stay. The Pandas were in out if force which made a highlight to the day!!
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Joanner2257
Mar 6, 2019
Chengdu Giant Panda Base Tour - Myself and 2 friends recently did 2 days of touring Chengdu and had a fabulous time. Lily was very helpful communicating with me to ensure we had the best 2 days and Flora our guide was great. She spoke English really well and was fun and informative to be around. We thoroughly enjoyed all the sights of Chengdu especially the Pandas!
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