Discover the incredible UNESCO World Heritage-listed sites of Leshan Giant Buddha and cute panda bears on a full day private tour from Chongqing by bullet train. 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. 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 full day tour including English speaking tour guide, travel by private air-conditioned vehicle, train ticket, entrance fee, boat ride and lunch. You can choose to end your tour in Chengdu or return Chongqing.
2nd class-ends in Chongqing: Tour including Chongqing-Chengdu round trip 2nd class train tickets, tour ends in Chongqing
Pickup included
Your driver will pick you up in your Chongqing Hotel's lobby and you will be transferred to railway station for a 1.5 hour bullet train ride to Chengdu. Upon arrival, your local guide will hold your name sign waiting for you at the exit of the arrival hall.
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.
Depending on your train departure time, 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. Enjoy lunch in the local restaurant, then heading to Chengdu Panda Breeding Base.
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Your driver will hold your name sign waiting in the lobby of your hotel