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

Pick the itinerary that best fits your needs from the options below.

Option 1: Full-day Chengdu Panda Base and Leshan Giant Buddha Group Tour Discover 2 of the most popular sites near Chengdu as you learn about 2 giants - The Giant Panda and Giant Buddha on this full-day tour.

Detailed Itinerary and Suggested Timing:

07:40 AM - 08:30 AM: Meet at meeting point and 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 and Suggested Timing:

07:40 AM - 08:30 AM: Meet at meeting point and Transfer to Chengdu Panda Base
08:30 AM - 11:00 AM: Exclusive Panda Viewing
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM: Return Journey to Chengdu and End tour at Tianfu Square

Option 3: Full-day Small Group Tour of Leshan Giant Buddha

Detailed Itinerary and Suggested Timing:

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM: 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.
03:30 PM - 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.