• Giant Panda Breeding Research Base (Xiongmao Jidi) - Begin the Chengdu panda adventure with a warm welcome from a friendly English-speaking guide at the hotel lobby. Together, travel to the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, a premier conservation center focused on safeguarding these cherished black-and-white creatures.

Morning Highlights:
Baby Panda Nursery – Witness newborn cubs (as small as 100g!) as they start to wobble around their incubators. By 3 months, these adorable fluff balls are already taking their first steps!
Teen Panda Zone – Watch the playful “sub-adults” honing their tree-climbing skills – it’s impressive how nimble these 100kg youngsters can be!
Adult Panda Enclosure – See the magnificent giants in their prime, happily consuming 20kg of bamboo daily. Don’t miss their unique “bamboo handstand” feeding pose!
Red Panda Forest Walk – Enjoy a stroll along the treetop path where these vibrant-colored acrobats rest on branches (tip: they’re most active during the cooler morning hours).

• Leshan Giant Buddha (Da Fo) - The Leshan Giant Buddha: A Wonder of Ancient Engineering
  Carved into a sandstone cliff at the meeting point of the Min and Dadu Rivers, the 71m (233ft) Leshan Giant Buddha is the tallest pre-modern statue in the world. Constructed between 713-803 AD during the Tang Dynasty, this UNESCO-listed marvel represents Maitreya (the Future Buddha) and overlooks the sacred Mount Emei.
  Key Highlights:
  River-Taming Legend – Monk Hai Tong began the carving to calm dangerous river currents, even sacrificing his eyes to secure funding. The removed rocks changed the water flow, miraculously making it safer for ships.
  Ingenious Design – Concealed drainage pipes (still operational!) protect the statue from erosion, while its curled hair directs rainwater.
  Lost Sanctuary – A 13-story wooden shelter once protected the Buddha until Mongol invaders destroyed it in the 14th century.

• Private air-conditioned car
• English-speaking tour guide
• All entrance tickets as noted in the tour’s itinerary
• Lunch at a local restaurant

• Personal expense
• Gratuities

Discover the marvels of Chengdu in just one day with this carefully curated itinerary, highlighting the renowned Giant Pandas and the impressive Leshan Giant Buddha. Begin your morning at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, where you can watch these charming animals during their breakfast and playful activities. Following a delightful local Sichuan lunch, head to the magnificent Leshan Giant Buddha, where you can stroll along the cliffside path for breathtaking views and enjoy optional boat rides for stunning photographs. This excursion is ideal for both nature lovers and culture enthusiasts.

• Explore the Chengdu Panda Base to see pandas and red pandas
• Savor a lunch featuring local Sichuan cuisine
• Take a boat ride for panoramic views of the Buddha
• Optionally walk alongside the impressive 71m Leshan Giant Buddha

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