Leshan Buddha + Panda Base or Old Tea House Private Day Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 9–10 hours
- Price from
- $99 / person
- Location
- Chengdu, China
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 21 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Real China travel
Description
This tour give you 2 options to visit Leshan Giant Buddha and Chengdu panda base or an authentic tea house at Pengzhen. We run tours in Chengdu panda base for nearly 20 years and witness it developed from a small area with only 6 rescued giant pandas to a huge territory with over 200 captive pandas. We know the pandas and the panda base as our hands and to develop a unique visiting route to show travelers the more active pandas with less crowds. Sichuan is renowned for its tea culture, which was once celebrated in many tea houses scattered throughout the city and countryside. As a photographer, I found this authentic tea house coincidentally in 2012. Then, I decided to introduce every traveler about this place as it might be the Real China life in our memory. After the panda base or tea house, we will drive you to Leshan where is not only famous for the Buddha but also the food. Our guide will also give you a food tour as lunch! Join in us to experience the Real China life.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 7:00 AM, 7:30 AM, and 8:00 AM
- Next available
- Fri, Oct 30
- Adult (ages 7–80)
- $99
- Child (ages 0–6)
- $50
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $196.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 29.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
Option 1: In the morning, our guide and driver will pick you at your hotel 1st floor lobby and then drive 30 mins to Chengdu panda base to enjoy with the giant pandas, red pandas, peacocks. Chengdu panda base is actually huge and it is easy to miss the active pandas if you don't know the route. Our guides are experienced and know every corner of this area. They will bring you to the see the active pandas by a special and efficient route with less crowds.
Option 2: If you like taking pictures or you are interested in Sichuan tea culture, we would recommend you this option. In the morning, we will pick you up at your hotel lobby and then drive 40 mins to the tea house. Create your photography in the tea house, sip a cup of green tea to wake you up, chat with the locals and make friends with them.
Leshan Giant Buddha
Option 1: After lunch, drive 2 hours to Leshan to view the largest Buddha in the world and the sleeping Buddha by boat. At At around 18:00, we will send you back your Chengdu downtown hotel Option 2: After the tea house, we will drive 2 hour to Leshan. Leshan is famous for it various delicious street food, if you like, our guide will give you a food tour to try the real local food. After lunch, you will visit the Giant Buddha park by walking. If you don't like steps, you can also choose to visit the Buddha by boat. At around 18:00 We will drive back your Chengdu downtown hotel Please contact us for customization
What's included
Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Tickets booking service
Excellent English speaking guide
Private transfer with air-con
A cup of green tea at the tea house(Option 2 only)
Not included
Admission ticket for Chengdu panda base ($ 8/person)
Admission ticket for Leshan Buddha boat trip ($10/person) or Walking tour ($ 12/person)
Meals and Gratuity
Pickup Locations & Times
Our guide(or driver) will meet you at your hotels or hostels' lobby holding a welcoming note with your names and our company name. If you can't see our guide(or driver) in 5 mins, please feel free to call the emergency number +86 18081318086
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.9
21 reviews
How it compares in Chengdu
- No. 33 by number of reviews among 783 tours in Chengdu
- Starting price $99 is 57% below the typical $229 for tours of similar length in Chengdu
- Price unchanged over the last 27 days
Excurgo comparison of 783 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Leshan Buddha + Panda Base or Old Tea House Private Day Tour take?
Leshan Buddha + Panda Base or Old Tea House Private Day Tour lasts about 9–10 hours. The itinerary has 3 stops.
How much does Leshan Buddha + Panda Base or Old Tea House Private Day Tour cost?
Prices start at $99 per person for this Chengdu experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $196. There are 4 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Leshan Buddha + Panda Base or Old Tea House Private Day Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 7:00 AM, 7:30 AM, and 8:00 AM.
How much does Leshan Buddha + Panda Base or Old Tea House Private Day Tour cost for children?
Children aged 0–6 pay from $50, adults from $99.
Can I cancel Leshan Buddha + Panda Base or Old Tea House Private Day Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Our guide(or driver) will meet you at your hotels or hostels' lobby holding a welcoming note with your names and our company name. If you can't see our guide(or driver) in 5 mins, please feel free to call the emergency number +86 18081318086 Pickup points include Chengdu Shanshui S Hotel (Tianfu Square), Aijia International Boutique Apartment.
What languages is Leshan Buddha + Panda Base or Old Tea House Private Day Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Leshan Buddha + Panda Base or Old Tea House Private Day Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 21 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Real China travel.
Reviews(21)
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