Giant Panda and Buddha 1 day tour

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Chengdu, China

9 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Check off Chengdu’s two star attractions in one day—a feat that’s not practical on public transport—on this convenient private door-to-door tour. Spend the morning at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, then drive to the 233-foot (71-meter) Leshan Giant Buddha, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, for a boat trip. Along the way, your guide will enlighten you on topics from Buddhism to panda biology.

See Chengdu’s two signature sights: giant pandas and a giant Buddha
Ride a boat below the 233-foot (71-meter) Leshan Giant Buddha
Enjoy an express immersion into Chinese culture from your guide
Take it easy with door-to-door round-trip transfers

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Chengdu Panda Centre Entrance
Giant Buddha Boat Ticket
English Speaking Guide

Gratuities
Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

we pick up people from their hotel, please leave the hotel info to us

Itinerary

U2panda (Pass By)

Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding

2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Leshan Giant Buddha

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Chengdu (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Comfortable walking shoes
Devices to record your adventure
Snacks or some pocket money for snacks
Daypack with your necessities

Curiosity & smiles
Infants must sit on laps
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.8

based on 57 reviews

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Fantastic trip

Luke_P, Aug 2025

We had an amazing day doing this trip we were picked up from our hotel at the agreed time and taken into Chengdu to meet our guide. From there we headed off to the Panda Base where we had to queue for around 20 minutes to get in. Once inside we saw some Red Pandas first before going on and seeing 11 Giant Pandas it was an incredible experience. We were then taken to Leshan which took around 2 hours, first we stopped off at a lovely local restaurant for lunch which only cost 120 RMB. Before heading off to see the Giant Buddha which was truly amazing, we were then dropped back in Chengdu (at our request). Our guide and driver were great and we would recommend this tour.

Amazing private day trip with great guide and even our own private driver!

Soeren_K, Apr 2024

Abby was a great tour guide and went above and beyond to ensure the trip was as much as possible customised to our needs. The was engaging and spoke English very well so we could ask here a lot of questions not only about the sights of the day but also about China and traveling the country in general. We not only had her but also a separate driver just for ourselves which we hadn't even realised when booking so definitely worth the money! We did the panda park first which essentially is a large zoo with only pandas rather than a range of animals. It's quite large and would be confusing by oneself so following Abby who knows the place in and out was definitely a bonus. It filled up with people very quickly so keep that in mind when deciding what time to leave in the morning if you want to get the chance to take some (many?) cute panda pics. We then went on to the Giant Buddha which was about 90 minutes drive away. This meant we saw a bit of more rural China on the way but also got quite tiring on the way back. While the pandas were definitely cute and are obviously a must see when in Chengdu, we liked the Buddha almost more. Just amazing how they built this into the mountain so many years ago and it felt like a bit off the beaten track, especially as a Western tourist. All in all, an amazing day trip and if you can afford it, we'd definitely recommend this private tour!

Response from Host, Apr 2024

we are so glad to hear you v very enjoyed this trip. great thanks again..

Perfect panda VIP private tour

Jonathan_G, Apr 2024

Xiexie Daisy for a dream private trip to see the pandas! Daisy knew exactly what time to visit so that we could see pandas playing and posing for the cameras! I’m a teacher and her English was simply perfect, she knew so much about the pandas and could answer all my questions. Afterwards we went to see the biggest stone buddha in the world. Daisy knew the best shortcuts and made everything fit into a tight schedule without feeling rushed. Thank you again Daisy for a 5 star experience!

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Great thank you for choosing us and we look forward to you next visit.

Amazing Panda and Buddha Experience!

Janete_G, Apr 2024

Our guide Shelley was excellent! She picked us up early to reach the panda park early enough and navigate us through the crowd to see many pandas! We were brought to a fun place for lunch with amazing cuisine and then head to the giant buddha area to get a ferry! An amazing site that can’t be missed. We were dropped off at the hotel with enough time to enjoy dinner in Chengdu.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Thank you for your affirmation of our work,have a nice day!

Wonderful day

Thomas_K, Apr 2024

Abby was an absolute delight. She really knew her way around the sanctuary and helped me get some great photos. We had some great conversations about our cultures and shared many laughs. She was also very knowledgeable about the history of the Giant buddah. We had a great lunch and made great time. Very fun and informative tour. I hope I get to take another tour with Abby some day and I wish that for anyone else visiting Chengdu.

Panda fan!

Claudia_R, Sep 2023

Great tour. Fen knows about Pandas and Chengdu. She knew the perfect time when to see the Pandas. Very knowledgeable and friendly. I highly recommend this tour 👌

Response from Host, Nov 2023

thank you. and wish you can come to chengdu again

Chengdu Companions

B_U, Sep 2023

Lucy, Lisa & Mr Driver were great companions for my day in Chengdu! :) I really enjoyed the sights! Would recommend!

Well worth it

795laurie, Aug 2019

Lucy was wonderful.. Very accommodating and able to adjust tour to my pace (pretty quick!) We experienced a local lunch and even allowed me to visit a teahouse at my request. Highly recommend this!

2 atracciones un solo tour

LuisEnrique_N, Sep 2024

Abigail, mi guía estuvo atenta a mis necesidades y me explicó todo a detalle. Desafortunadamente lo que le hace falta a este tour es tiempo, pero visitarás las 2 principales atracciones de Chengdu en un solo tour. Definitivamente lo disfrute y lo recomendaría.

Belle journée bien balancée!

Sophie_L, Aug 2024

Tres belle journée efficace pour voir tant les pandas que le bouddha géant qui est vraiment impressionnant. À cause de la foule on passe très vite sur les quelques pandas, mais ce n’est pas la faute du guide…