Chengdu Tour: Pandas and Leshan Giant Buddha

Discover Chengdu’s charm with a private tour of pandas and Leshan Buddha. Enjoy flexible scheduling, cultural insights, and authentic Sichuan cuisine.

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Giant Panda Breeding Research Base (Xiongmao Jidi) - 1. Enjoy close-up views of giant pandas as they eat, play, and rest in natural-style outdoor enclosures. 2. Visit the nursery area, where you might see adorable cubs (seasonal). 3. Discover the red panda zone and learn about China’s conservation initiatives. 4. The guide provides engaging…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Local English-speaking private guide
  • Admission fees
  • Lunch
  • Bottled water
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Panda souvenir
Additional Information

Experience two of Chengdu’s most renowned attractions in one seamless day, free from the hassle of organizing. Guided by a local Chengdu expert fluent in English, this private tour provides adaptable scheduling, convenient hotel transfers, and rich cultural knowledge. Begin your day at the Panda Breeding Base before the crowds, and then marvel at the…

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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仁发
Oct 23, 2025
A Perfect Way to Spend One Day in Chengdu - Before coming to Chengdu, we were struggling with how to plan our only full day here. We wanted to make good use of the time but were not sure what to choose or how to arrange everything. When we found Ji’s Panda and Leshan Buddha day tour, it immediately made sense. Seeing the pandas, visiting the Giant Buddha and enjoying local food all in one day sounded just right for what we were hoping for. The private car was comfortable and the whole trip went smoothly from start to finish. Ji was thoughtful, professional and easy to talk to. He took care of every detail and made the day relaxed and enjoyable. And by the way, Ji is pretty handsome too. 😄
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Sarah_c
Oct 19, 2025
Definitely the tour to do and worth every penny - This was a fabulous private tour of the Chengdu Panda research base and the Leshan big Buddha. Lui Ji was our guide, spoke excellent English and was very mindful of our group that included my elderly parents. He highlighted the best places to stand to get the best pictures and is an experienced panda spotter, which is particularly useful when there are crowds. The tour package explains what's included and yes, you can get group tours for cheaper but the aspects that you'll benefit from this are invaluable. Seeing the pandas requires an early start and the morning pickup is your group alone. No need for time spent going to multiple hotels before setting off to the panda base. It's a long day and the 7:30am pick up means you all get to fuel up at breakfast before setting off. Timing is important because too early, the pandas are being fed and you won't see much; just after breakfast, they're at their most active so opportunities for fab panda videos (we got loads). Lui Ji is your personal guide answering questions and providing you relevant facts. He can amend the tour to suit your interests. Lunch was at a local restaurant in Leshan with a variety of authentic local dishes to keep us going... tasty! Note... this is a long day and the comfortable air conditioned vehicle was appreciated in getting us around,nipping past all the large coaches and again delivering us back to our hotel directly. If getting a good tour to see the best of Chengdu is important, then this is the one to opt for. You might question why bother with Leshan big Buddha as well but it's a UNESCO heritage site and how often are we in Chengdu; make your visit worth it! Many thanks Lui Ji for making this tour as wonderful for my parents as well as myself. He amended the Leshan Buddha hike to a boat cruise as he spotted them flagging . 🤣❤️
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Sarahce7088ws
Oct 19, 2025
A tour definitely worth doing and worth every - This was a fabulous private tour of the Chengdu Panda research base and the Leshan big Buddha. Lui Ji was our guide, spoke excellent English and was very mindful of our group that included my elderly parents. He highlighted the best places to stand to get the best pictures and is an experienced panda spotter, which is particularly useful when there are crowds. The tour package explains what's included and yes, you can get group tours for cheaper but the aspects that you'll benefit from this are invaluable. Seeing the pandas requires an early start and the morning pickup is your group alone. No need for time spent going to multiple hotels before setting off to the panda base. It's a long day and the 7:30am pick up means you all get to fuel up at breakfast before setting off. Timing is important because too early, the pandas are being fed and you won't see much; just after breakfast, they're at their most active so opportunities for fab panda videos (we got loads). Lui Ji is your personal guide answering questions and providing you relevant facts. He can amend the tour to suit your interests. Lunch was at a local restaurant in Leshan with a variety of authentic local dishes to keep us going... tasty! Note... this is a long day and the comfortable air conditioned vehicle was appreciated in getting us around,nipping past all the large coaches and again delivering us back to our hotel directly. If getting a good tour to see the best of Chengdu is important, then this is the one to opt for. You might question why bother with Leshan big Buddha as well but it's a UNESCO heritage site and how often are we in Chengdu; make your visit worth it! Many thanks Lui Ji for making this tour as wonderful for my parents as well as myself. He amended the Leshan Buddha hike to a boat cruise as he spotted them flagging . 🤣❤️
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Adanmz
Jun 26, 2025
amazing Guide and outstanding Tour - Ji, was an exceptional guide!! He help was very toughful and helpful and show us a lot of the places that we visit!! We will come back and go for another tour with Jo
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Elin_b
Oct 21, 2025
A good day with the pandas - A lovely day out with the pandas and to see the giant Buddha. I had a good guide(Liu), he could give an answer to my questions.
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From $129
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).