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





Duration
8 hours to 10 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Mandarin Chinese
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
Why Travelers Love This
Overview
Discover the incredible UNESCO World Heritage-listed sites of Leshan Giant Buddha and cute panda bears on a private tour from Shanghai 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 Shanghai.
What's Included
Included
Plane Tickets (economy class)
Bottled water
Boat ride at Leshan
Lunch
Travel by private vehicle
English speaking tour guide
Entrance fee
Not included
Gratuites
Accommodation
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
Pass by stop 1
Pass by stop 1
Your driver will pick you up in your Shanghai 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.
Stop 2
1 hourAdmission included
Stop 2
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.
Stop 3
1 hourAdmission included
Stop 3
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.
Stop 4
1 hourAdmission included
Stop 4
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.
Stop 5
2 hoursAdmission included
Stop 5
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 Shanghai, 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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