2 Days Best Chengdu Leshan Giant Buddha Tour

Tour Overview

Combine Chengdu's adorable giant pandas with the world's largest stone Buddha in just 2 days. Visit the Chengdu Panda Base, then journey to Leshan to witness the awe-inspiring 71-meter tall Giant Buddha carved into a riverside cliff. A perfectly balanced blend of wildlife and UNESCO World Heritage.

2 Days

Duration

from $281

Per Person

Sichuan

Destination

Private

Tour Type

Highlights

✅ Chengdu Panda Base — morning viewing of 50+ giant pandas and cubs
✅ Leshan Giant Buddha — the world's largest stone Buddha at 71 meters tall, carved 1,300 years ago
✅ Cliffside staircase — descend alongside the Buddha for breathtaking perspectives
✅ Dafo Temple — the ancient temple complex at the Buddha's feet
✅ Jinli Ancient Street — Chengdu's most atmospheric old quarter

What's Included

✅ Professional English-speaking guide
✅ Private vehicle with driver for both days
✅ 1 night 4-star hotel with breakfast
✅ Chengdu Panda Base & Leshan Giant Buddha entrance tickets
✅ Hotel pickup & drop-off

What's Excluded

❌ Lunches & dinners
❌ Optional Leshan boat ride ($10)
❌ Personal expenses
❌ Tips (optional)

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Chengdu Panda Base & Drive to Leshan

Morning: Visit Chengdu Panda Base at 8am — watch pandas munching bamboo, climbing trees, and playing. The nursery is a highlight if cubs are in season. Mid-morning: Walk through Jinli Ancient Street for a quick lunch. Afternoon: Private transfer to Leshan (2-hour drive). Check into hotel near the Buddha site. Evening: Free time to explore Leshan's riverfront promenade.

Day 2: Leshan Giant Buddha & Return

Early morning: Enter the Leshan Giant Buddha Scenic Area before the crowds. Walk the Lingyun Mountain trail alongside the Buddha — the cliffside staircase offers jaw-dropping views of the 71-meter colossus. Visit Dafo Temple at the base and learn the fascinating story of how monk Haitong raised funds to carve the Buddha to calm the turbulent river waters. Optional: Take a short boat ride on the Min River for the iconic full-Buddha-on-cliff photo. Afternoon: Drive back to Chengdu (2 hours). Drop-off at your hotel, airport, or train station.

Travel Tip: Take the cliffside staircase — it's steep but gives you the best perspective to grasp the Buddha's scale. For photographers, the river boat offers the only shot that captures the entire Buddha from head to toe.