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    Private Day Tour to Chengdu from Beijing by Air: Leshan Giant Buddha and Pandas

    By Unique Beijing ToursProduct code 19099P522
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    Duration

    8 hours to 10 hours

    Ticket type

    Mobile Only

    Languages

    English, Mandarin Chinese

    Confirmation

    Instant

    Pickup

    Pickup details available

    Time zone

    Asia/Shanghai

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    Overview

    Discover the incredible UNESCO World Heritage-listed sites of Leshan Giant Buddha and cute panda bears on a private tour from Beijing by plane. Greeted by a knowledgeable guide, discover the incredible UNESCO World Heritage-listed sites of Leshan Giant Buddha, marvel at the world’s largest stone Buddha statue from different view. Explore Lingyun Temple and Wuyou Temple and enjoy a boat cruise for the panoramic view of Giant Buddha. Spend some leisure time at Chengdu Panda Base to see the Giant pandas including new born babies, teenagers and adult pandas. Learn about the different stages of panda’s life from infancy to adulthood. This private tour including English speaking tour guide, travel by private air-conditioned vehicle, plane ticket, entrance fee, boat ride and lunch. You can choose to end your tour in Chengdu or return Beijing.

    What's Included

    Included

    Other

    Plane Tickets (economy class)

    Other

    Boat ride at Leshan

    Food and drink

    Bottled water

    Food and drink

    Lunch

    Other

    Travel by private vehicle

    Other

    English speaking tour guide

    Other

    Entrance fee

    Not included

    Other

    Gratuites

    Other

    Accommodation

    Meeting and Pickup

    Pickup details

    Pickup available
    Custom traveler pickup may be available

    Itinerary

    Standard8 hours to 10 hours
    1

    Pass by stop 1

    Your driver will pick you up in your Beijing Hotel's lobby and you will be transferred to airport for a 2.5 hour flight to Chengdu. Upon arrival, your local guide will hold your name sign waiting for you at the exit of the arrival hall.

    2

    Stop 2

    1 hourAdmission included

    Hop on your private air-conditioned vehicle to Leshan Giant Buddha(approx.2.5 hours), relax on the way and enjoy beautiful countryside view. As the UNESCO Sites, construction of the Leshan Buddha, begun in the year 713 in the Tang Dynasty, and finished in the year 803, the statue took people more than 90 years to carve. During these years, thousands of workers had expended their efforts and wisdom on the project. As the biggest carved stone Buddha in the world, the Giant Buddha is featured in poetry, song and story. Follow your tour guide to explore the whole area, you will view Buddha from different view.

    3

    Stop 3

    1 hourAdmission included

    Your first stop is the Lingyun Temple which located behind the Grand Buddha’s head. Marvel at the elaborate construction of the Buddha's coiled hair, which is made up of around 1,020 twisted buns. Walk inside and marvel at the intricate sculptures and wall designs of the temple. Then absorb panoramic views of three rivers converging prettily below. Then, follow your guide walk down approximately 30 minutes toward the left side of the Grand Buddha. When you reach the bottom, gasp at the 233-foot (71-meter) height of the largest carved Buddha in the entire world and capture fantastic photographs of the sacred site.

    4

    Stop 4

    1 hourAdmission included

    Next, explore the right side of the Buddha to discover the Wuyou Temple which contains an abundance of terra-cotta sculptures and calligraphic paintings. Stroll around the temple with your tour guide, learn more information about the Buddhism. If the line to Wuyou Temple too long, you will take a river cruise for the panoramic view of Giant Buddha instead. Enjoy lunch in the local restaurant, then heading to Chengdu Panda Breeding Base.

    5

    Stop 5

    2 hoursAdmission included

    Upon arrival, spend some leisure time to see the Giant pandas including new born babies, teenagers and adult pandas. Learn about the different stages of panda’s life from infancy to adulthood. Visit the research laboratory, the museum, the panda playground, the animal hospital, and the facility's beautiful lake. You can take photos these enchanting and endangered creatures as they relax in their natural environment. After your tour ends, you will be transferred to airpot for your flight return Beijing, you also can choose to end your tour in Chengdu.

    Additional Info

    Infants Must Sit On Laps

    Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

    Stroller Accessible

    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

    Physical Easy

    Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Cancellation Policy

    All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

    Policy type

    All Sales Final

    All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

    Refund eligibility

    0% refundable 0+ days before

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