Leshan Grand Buddha Scenic Area and Panda Park Day Tour
ID: GYG162632-244775
Category:
Country: Bangladesh
Duration:
12:00 hours
Description
Meet China's most loved animal, the Giant Panda on this tour from Chengdu. Visit the UNESCO-listed Leshan Giant Buddha to admire this 71-meter high statue which holds over 1000-years of history.
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 pandas from tiny pink newborns(if new cubs are born) 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 (lunch cost is not included), 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 Buddhism 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.
Please Note that the gallery road of Leshan Giant Buddha is closed till April 30th, so we can't see the Buddha feet from bottom to the top.
Highlights
- Visit 2 UNESCO sites in a day, Chengdu Panda Base and the Leshan Giant Buddha
- See pandas from babies to grown-ups at the Panda Breeding Center.
- Learn about the history of the giant buddha built 1200 years ago
- Tavel with an experienced English-speaking guide
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• You are responsible for all of your own personal expenses
• Gratuities can be paid to your guide
• It will be very crowded at the parks in China's public holidays, such as May Holiday, National Holiday, Chinese New Year etc. if possible, try to avoid joining the tour in the holidays.
• The pick-up time may differs from your selected time as the tour is a group tour and some others may join in. The guide will arrange the pickup time logically
• Tickets to the Panda base and Leshan Buddha park are reserved by the activity provider, you should offer personal information to the activity provider.
• Please Note that the gallery road of Leshan Giant Buddha is closed till April 30th, so we can't see the Buddha feet from bottom to the top.
INCLUDED
- Hotel pickup within 2nd ring of Chengdu
- Transportation
- Drop-off in the city center in Tianfu Square
- English/Chinese-speaking Guide
- Panda base entry
- Leshan Buddha park entry
NOT INCLUDED
- Tips
- Food and drinks
- Hotel drop-off
- The Shuttle Bus in Panda Base (RMB 30/pax)
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
