Leshan Grand Buddha Scenic Area and Panda Park Day Tour – Southwestern China, China

EXPERIENCE

Discover 2 of the most popular UNESCO sites near Chengdu as you learn about 2 giants – The Giant Panda and Giant Buddha on this full-day tour.

Start the tour with pick up from your hotel located within the 2nd ring of downtown Chengdu. Enjoy a comfortable transfer to the Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding which is just a 1-hour drive away at the edge of the city. Spend approximately 2 to 2.5 hours exploring the breeding center. See over 170 pandas from tiny pink newborns to giants which reach up to 1.5 meters tall. Admire the adorable panda babies running around their play enclosures, laying in the pool, or climbing the trees.

Next, head over to the historic Leshan Buddha located is 2.5 hours away along the expressway. Stop for a quick lunch, then discover the world’s largest sitting Buddha statue which is about 71 meters high crafted out of a cliff face. If the situation allows, the guide will take you for a closer look at the Buddha’s head and feet. Find out more about Buddism and local beliefs in the Lingyun Temple next to the Giant Buddha.

After 2 hours at Leshan, head back to Chengdu. Depending on traffic, END THE TOUR NEAR TIANFU SQUARE. PLEASE BE NOTED: HOTEL DROP-OFF SERVICE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE TOUR.

HIGHLIGHTS

Visit 2 UNESCO sites in a day, Chengdu Panda Base and the Leshan Giant Buddha
See over 170 pandas at the Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
Learn about the history of the giant buddha built 1200 years ago
Tavel with an experienced English-speaking guide

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