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

Shanghai, China

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8 to 10 Hours

Mobile ticket Pickup offered

Offered in: Mandarin, English

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

Plane Tickets (economy class)
Entrance fee
Bottled water
Lunch
Travel by private vehicle
English speaking tour guide
Boat ride at Leshan

Gratuites
Accommodation

Meeting And Pickup

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Pickup details

Your driver will hold your name sign waiting in the lobby of your hotel

What To Expect

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.

• Admission Ticket Free

Leshan Giant Buddha (Da Fo)

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.

1 Hours • Admission Ticket Included

Lingyun Temple

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.

1 Hours • Admission Ticket Included

Wuyou Temple

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.

1 Hours • Admission Ticket Included

Giant Panda Breeding Research Base (Xiongmao Jidi)

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.

2 Hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Operated by Unique Beijing Tours

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Product code: 19099P523

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

Select Date and Travelers

Overview

What's Included

Meeting And Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

What To Expect

Leshan Giant Buddha (Da Fo)

Lingyun Temple

Wuyou Temple

Giant Panda Breeding Research Base (Xiongmao Jidi)

Additional Info

Cancellation Policy

Questions?

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

Select Date and Travelers

Overview

What's Included

Meeting And Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

What To Expect

Leshan Giant Buddha (Da Fo)

Lingyun Temple

Wuyou Temple

Giant Panda Breeding Research Base (Xiongmao Jidi)

Additional Info

Cancellation Policy

Questions?

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