Giant Panda and Buddha 1 day tour
Overview
Available languages
9 hours
Mobile ticket
This tour brings you to the adorable pandas and more! Pandas are more then good-looking and cute, they are special! Join us to find out a full story of how do they live, why are they here and even funny things about these precious neighbour and treasure of human being!
The 71 metres tall Budhha carved out from the rock mountain located at the joining of river tributaries is one of the most impressive Buddhist sites in China. This impressive Buddha took 3 generations of best engineers and craftsmen 90 years to complete, since 713 AD.
Highlights
· Expert Guide
· Full story of Pandas
· Leshan Giant Budhha
. max 8 persons small tour
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Comfortable walking shoes
Devices to record your adventure
Snacks or some pocket money for snacks
Daypack with your necessities
Curiosity & smiles
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
U2panda
we go to pick you up from you hotel. (inside 3rd ring road free of charge) at 7:30am
Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
Our guide will greet you at your hotel lobby and we then do a short drive to Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding – be sure to fully charge you devices, they are what we call film/battery killer! It’s a beautiful park where we will the giant pandas, red pandas and if we are lucky we could even see the baby pandas in the Panda Nursery. Come here early we will more likely to see pandas in their breakfast time and play time!
What‘s Included
Giant Buddha Boat Ticket
English Speaking Guide
Chengdu Panda Centre Entrance
Air-conditioned vehicle
Gratuities
Lunch
Pickup points
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Giant Panda and Buddha 1 day tour
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Reviews
57 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Stopover in Chengdu - amazing tour!
Heather H,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My son (17 yo) and I took this day trip with Daisy. She was an amazing guide. Telling us all about the Panda and Buddhist culture. We saw a lot of very active pandas then headed on the 2 hour drive to Leshan. It was such a smooth ride by our driver Mr Chow. The Buddha was amazing to see from the short ferry ride. Then we stopped for lunch on a good street in Leshan. Such a fun experience! Daisy also provided tips for after she dropped us in central Chengdu. A wonderful experience and so easy for us. Highly recommend this tour and Daisy as an exceptional guide!
Pleasant and Interesting Tour
Carmen F,,Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were very pleased with our guide, Abby. Her English is very good, she has good communication skills, and she goes above and beyond to make your trip enjoyable.
Fantastic trip
Luke P,,Aug 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an amazing day doing this trip we were picked up from our hotel at the agreed time and taken into Chengdu to meet our guide. From there we headed off to the Panda Base where we had to queue for around 20 minutes to get in. Once inside we saw some Red Pandas first before going on and seeing 11 Giant Pandas it was an incredible experience. We were then taken to Leshan which took around 2 hours, first we stopped off at a lovely local restaurant for lunch which only cost 120 RMB. Before heading off to see the Giant Buddha which was truly amazing, we were then dropped back in Chengdu (at our request). Our guide and driver were great and we would recommend this tour.
Highly recommended
Jane E,,Jun 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Both locations were well worth the visit. Sophie was a great guide, good quality van and safe driver. The boat was the best option for seeing the giant Buddha
Amazing day!
Tracy S,,Jun 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing day! The pandas and Budda are not to be missed! Our guide, Abby, couldn’t have been better. She is so friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating. We would definitely recommend!!
Great educational and very enjoyable day.
J2998WCsteves,,May 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was fantastic !! We were met on time in our hotel lobby by our wonderful guide, Abby. She was so warm and friendly from the very beginning, we felt perfectly at ease. Her wealth of knowledge about the pandas and the operation of the panda base was stunning. My wife and I learned a lot of new things about pandas and were happy to know they have such a place of importance in Chinese culture. Our driver, Chow, was also very friendly and provided excellent transportation. During our ride to Leshan, Abby provided an in-depth history of the Buddha and added some interesting anecdotes about the area. We had a wonderful lunch before the visit to the Buddha and she chose some excellent dishes for us to try. We strongly recommend U2panda for any tour from Chengdu, and particularly, Abby, the best tour guide ever. !!
Fun day, fascinating sights, great guide
susancO9101MT,,Feb 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lois took us to the Chengdu panda base and we loved it. We went on a cool day in the morning so the pandas were very active! Lois knows a lot about pandas! After a great morning we took a 90 minute ride to the giant budha. A perfect restaurant for a tasty lunch, then a short boat ride to see the carved monument up close. A 90 minute drive home completed a full day. Thanks Lois!
The most amazing day out
brentr962,,Feb 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00One of my favourite days in China - I have lived here for 2 years. The panda sanctuary was great and to see them being looked after was amazing. We went in the morning and beat the huge crowds. Seeing the Leshan Giant Buddha was also magnificent- it truly is one of the seven wonders of China. Our tour guide Abby spoke better English than us and was incredibly helpful answering all our questions and giving us the facts about the two sites. I would recommend to everyone but go in the winter and in the morning!!!
Highly recommended
Mauricio F,,Oct 28, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a full day excursion to see the Panda base reserve and the Giant Buddha. Our guide, Abby, was punctual, kind, and provided us with all the information we needed covering both activities and general information about Chengdu and China. We also had a personal driver, who drove safely and was very nice. We highly recommend this excursion!
Giant Pandas and Leshan Buddha trip
ang19691,,Oct 14, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Wency was fantastic. We were the only 2 people on the trip so a car picked us us promptly at 730am and we headed out to see the pandas. Our driver had supplied us with bottled water and iced coffee which was a nice touch. It can get pretty crowded near the pandas even on a quiet day so be prepared to jostle for position when trying to take photos. Wency was very knowledgeable throughout and at the Panda centre we saw many pandas climbing trees, playing and eating. You need to go early as once they have eaten they just sleep. It’s is a beautiful area and very picturesque, be prepared for a good walk! From there we drove 2.5 hours to Leshan where we stopped for a dumpling lunch in the town before heading to the boat. It was a Monday and fairly quiet so there were no queues and we boarded quickly. We paid an extra 30 yen for a seat inside once on the boat, this is optional and they serve you tea or coffee in this price. We headed down the river to the Buddha which is spectacular, the biggest stone Buddha in the world. The boat stops for photos before returning back up the river the journey takes approximately 40 minutes. Our journey was by car so much quicker than if you were on a bus and waiting for others so we were very lucky. Wonderful day for us would highly recommend especially lovely Wency!
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