China · LESHAN GIANT BUDDHA
Good leshan giant buddha tours fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Full-day tour from Chengdu to Chengdu Panda Base and UNESCO Leshan Giant Buddha. See pandas up close, then return near Tianfu Square.
“Our guide was very polite and well informed. He shared with us many local stories and made the tour an exciting experience. Very well delivered!”
Day trip from Chengdu to Leshan Giant Buddha with optional panda base, private transfer, and guide. Ticket-only option saves time and hassle.
“Si solo va a comprar el ticket de entrada es mejor llegar al lugar y adquirirla directamente, ya que cobran más por nada.”
Small-group Chengdu day trip to see giant pandas at the Research Base, then the 71-meter Leshan Buddha and Lingyun Temple.
“Comprehensive knowledge of giant pandas, red pandas. Excellent Chinese and particularly Sichuan cuisine at lunch. Fabulous visit of Leshan Buddha and surrounding temples, together with very peaceful surroundings. Loved it. Well done Mark!”
Private Leshan Giant Buddha day trip from Chengdu with high-speed train, hotel pickup, expert guide, included lunch, and local food tasting.
“We had an amazing time. The guide Cassie was very well informed and helpful. Strongly recommend this tour.”
Private day trip from Chengdu to the Leshan Giant Buddha and Huanglongxi Ancient Town, with pickup, transport, bottled water, and English explanations.
“Basically you are just paying for a driver to drive you to the Giant Buddha and Ancient Town. Driver will drop you off at the location and you are to figure out your own way through the attractions. The drop off point and the Giant Buddha was a 50min self hike. Personally didn't find this purchase worth it.”
Private Chengdu panda base and Leshan Giant Buddha day trip with early pickup, lunch, included tickets, and optional river cruise views.
“Best tour ever! And best tour guide ever!!! So glad that I had Amy as my tour guide. She was so easy to connect to that it felt as if I am accompanied by a friend and not a tour guide. Amy picked me up sharp at 7.45 am from my hotel and we hoped into the travel company car and reached Giant Panda Base. Since we reached there at around 8.15, which was pretty early, we avoided all the rush and got good view of all sizes of Pandas one red panda actually walked past me casually!!. Amy also helped me pick up the right souvenirs. We left the…”
Private guided day trip from Chengdu to the UNESCO Leshan Grand Buddha. Walk temples, enjoy lunch, and ride door-to-door in comfort.
“This was an absolutely wonderful tour. My guide Worli was lovely. Very well informed. Spoke great english and was very accommodating to all my requests. What I loved about this tour was everything was included and more. Worli had so muRead more”
Private Chengdu day trip to Panda Base and Leshan Giant Buddha by boat, with smarter routes, skip-the-line help, and guide.
“The perfect cuide for the perfect day. The tour was 10/10, the pandas adorable, the big budah impresive …. And Molly, our guide, made everything even better. This tour is a must if you spend some time in Chengdu”
See the 71m Leshan Giant Buddha, Zen temple culture, and Leshan snack street on a smooth private day trip from Chengdu with guide help.
“Nick was an excellent guide - very knowledgeable about Chengdu and its rich history. The Giant Buddha tour was engaging and informative, and his insights really brought the site to life. Highly recommended”
Private Leshan Giant Buddha day trip from Chengdu with hotel pickup, a comfortable car ride, and flexible viewing options from boat to stairs.
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Small-group panda base and Leshan Giant Buddha day trip from Chengdu, with hotel pickup, an English guide, and entry tickets included. Boat ride extra.
“very nice experience, our guide Mark speaks fluent English and he knows the route to watch pandas where it is less crowded. He always took care of me on the way as I'm a senior. The ride to Leshan Buddha is pretty long but worth it, reRead more”
Private full-day trip from Chengdu to Leshan Grand Buddha, with hotel pickup, guided visit, and countryside drive in 8 hours.
“We can highly recommend the tour. Our driver was nice and helpful. And the buddha, as the park around him, are very nice to see. It will take some time, to go up and down - but if I can do it, almost everybody can! ;)”
All-inclusive 2-day Leshan Giant Buddha and Emei Mountain tour from Chengdu with high-speed train, cable car, temples, and an English guide.
“Very nice tour, we only had to pay for our evening dinner, everything else was taken care of by the guide. The guide was very interesting and taught us a lot about the Buddhist, the different Buddhas and the story of the great Buddha. The hotRead moreAuto-translated”
Private 8-hour day trip from Chengdu to Leshan Giant Buddha and Huanglongxi Ancient Town, with an English guide and relaxed pacing.
“All went perfectly well, our guide Silvia picked us up on time, she has been a great guide and a lovely company. The drive went smoothly, the car was very spacious and comfortable. We spent a fabulous day, saw everything we wanted and took beautiful photos.”
Private day trip from Chengdu to panda nurseries and Leshan Giant Buddha, with a cruise view and local lunch for $270 per person.
“Had an absolute blast on the tour with Jason as my guide! Jason was exceptional - knowledgeable, charismatic and made the whole experience seamless and enjoyable. He brought the sights and stories to life with his infectious energy and passion. I really learnt alot! But what really impressed me was how Jason went above and beyond expectations - he truly went the extra mile to ensure I had an unforgettable experience. Our driver was also fantastic, safe and courteous throughout the journey. The car was top-notch too, clean & comfortable. Highly recommend Jason and this tour to anyone looking for an unforgettable experience! 5/5 stars! Appreciate the outstanding service provided!”
Every kind of day out, and the best of each.
