China · GIANT BUDDHA TOURS
Good 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.
See Chengdu pandas and UNESCO Leshan Giant Buddha in one day, with an English guide, park tickets, and drop-off at Tianfu Square.
“We received a call the night before letting us know the pick up time. The tour guide picked us up in the morning from the lobby, spoke English. He was very friendly and helpful throughout the tour.”
Chengdu to Leshan Giant Buddha with optional Panda Base morning and private transfer. Skip lines with prebooked tickets or go DIY.
“Si solo va a comprar el ticket de entrada es mejor llegar al lugar y adquirirla directamente, ya que cobran más por nada.”
Chengdu giant panda and Leshan Buddha day trip with small-group pickup, panda play time, and the 71m seated Buddha at UNESCO Leshan.
“The trip was well orgnized, and despite the long trip. we managed to spend enough time at the Panda research center and Leshan to view the Buddha.”
Private Leshan Giant Buddha day trip from Chengdu with high-speed train, hotel pickup, guide-led visits, and local food tasting. 8-9 hours.
“This tour was excellent, very well organised and trouble free. Our guide, Jamie, was very energetic, very professional and knowledgeable, a lot of fun, spoke excellent English and she made our trip a fabulous experience. The bullet train ride to and from Leshan gave us an opportunity to see a lot of great countryside and experience a little of the Chinese way of life. The giant Buddha was amazing, both up close and from the river boat cruise and lunch at the local village was delicious. We even has some time to explore the local markets and stroll along the river. I would recommend the trip to all but don't…”
Private Chengdu day trip to Leshan Giant Buddha and Huanglongxi ancient town, with hotel pickup, English text, and flexible river views.
“The trip is worth your time. Honestly I do not think 8 hours is enough time. But this driver is a very accommodating. We had extra time to explore because of him. My driver was liuzhijun. This is a private tour. Driver picked you up at your hotel Read more”
Private full-day panda base and Leshan Giant Buddha tour with early start, lunch included, admission covered, and optional river cruise view.
“We had a great experience with our tour guide and driver. Lin (Amber) is a very sympathetic person, very knowledgeable and patient. With her deep experience, she helped us to going through the mobs smoothly. Panda experience was unforRead more”
Private day tour from Chengdu to Leshan Grand Buddha with hotel pickup, English guide, temples, lunch, and optional boat views.
“Be prepared for big crowds of people, the Grand Buddha is very popular. There is more then just the Grand Buddha to see, so ensure that if you want to walk down a path and see where is goes you tell the guide as there are some spots in the scenic area that people do not go to. We skipped the very long wait in line to walk down the stairs to the foot of the Buddha and opted to take the boat instead which was extra but well worth it.”
See active pandas and the giant Leshan Buddha by boat on a private Chengdu day trip with skip-the-line help and expert bilingual guidance.
“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”
Chengdu to Leshan Giant Buddha day trip with private pickup, English guide, boat or hike, and Huanglongxi ancient town or temple.
“posti stupendi, alcuni sconosciuti, difficili da raggiungere senza una guida. Amanda è stata una gentilissima compagna di viaggio. Ottima esperienza”
Private door-to-door trip from Chengdu to Leshan Giant Buddha, with comfy car, bottled water, and smart on-site help. Tickets extra.
“Driver, Shi Jian Hua, arrived early with a smile. The vehicle was clean and equipped with air-conditioning with plenty of water if needed. He accompanied us through out the tour making sure we hit all the highlights. We never felt rushed. Shi Jian Hua was definitely a very experienced driver. We arrived there and back date and sound. Highly recommend!”
Chengdu pandas and the towering Leshan Giant Buddha in one day, with hotel pick-up, English-guided time, and value pricing around $33.
“Very good experience at Panda Base. Long trip to see the Buddah (more than 2 hours driving to go and equal to come back).”
A private, full-day trip from Chengdu to the UNESCO Leshan Grand Buddha, with a smooth drive and guided walk from head to feet.
“Mr Xu, our driver was not only a skilled driver, but also looked after our well being. He is very considerate and friendly. Yanna, the organiser and translator was always on line and ready, answering any question (almost) immediately. Thank you! we enjoyed our trip very much!”
All-inclusive 2-day tour from Chengdu to Emei Mountain and Leshan Giant Buddha with high-speed train, English guide, entrances, and hotel.
“Lily was my private tour guide. I cannot say enough good things about her. Reasonably fluent in English, Lily took care of my needs, was flexible in our itineraries, and making sure I had a wonderful time. She was punctual meeting me at the hoRead more”
Private 8-hour day trip from Chengdu to Leshan Giant Buddha and Huanglongxi Ancient Town, with English guide, scenic ride, boat views option.
“Our guide, Yo-Yo, was very kind, always attentive to us, explaining well knowing. We ate local food and explored each place without rushing. The driver was very friendly; everything went according to plan.”
Private Chengdu day trip for pandas and Leshan Giant Buddha, with early Panda Base visit, cruise views, and guided comfort transport.
“Jason was an amazing guide, very well spoken and informative. The car was high-end and we wisked past all the queues, saw plenty of pandas and had a good experience at the Buddha. Also, lunch was delicious! Initially there was a misunderstanding about which tour was booked so make sure to read all the details carefully but I think the descriptions have been updated to limit confusion. I can highly recommend Jason and his tour.”
Pick a landmark, a landscape or a meal, and start the trip there.
