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Leshan Giant Buddha and Huanglongxi Ancient Town Day Trip
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Leshan Giant Buddha and Huanglongxi Ancient Town Day Trip

By Panda China Go
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The personal drivers we provide are professional drivers who serve foreign tourists all year round. They will do a good job of safety and service! This is a private travel event only for you and your family and friends. In order to save your costs we do not include tickets, and some older guests do not need tickets, but please bring your passport. The Leshan Giant Buddha (simplified Chinese: 乐山大佛; traditional Chinese: 樂山大佛; pinyin: Lèshān Dàfó) is a 71-metre (233 ft) tall stone statue, built between 713 and 803 (during the Tang dynasty), depicting Maitreya.It is carved out of a cliff face of Cretaceous red bed sandstones that lies at the confluence of the Min River and Dadu River in the southern part of Sichuan province in China, near the city of Leshan. Huanglongxi Ancient Town features its ancient culture of water culture, Buddhism culture, tea culture, ecologic farming culture integrated with colorful folklore culture, screen culture and cooking culture.
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Duration: 8–10 hours
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: Japanese, English
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  • Attractions text explanation(English)
  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • All Fees and Taxes
What's not included
  • Tickets
  • The tour guide
  • Lunch
  • Entry/Admission - Leshan Giant Buddha (Da Fo)


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Pickup details
    • Your personal driver picks you up in the hotel lobby with your name at 8:00 in the morning and arrives at Leshan Giant Buddha in about 2 hours.
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Not wheelchair accessible
        • Pushchair accessible
        • Near public transportation
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 101352P26

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        • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
        • Most travellers can participate
        • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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        • Panda China Go
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        • Natia T
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
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        • newton8888
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          The right solution for this unforgettable excursion
          Finding the right solution for this excursion to two of China's important tourist sites is not an easy task. This programme turned out to be the best solution for me and it offered excellent value for money. I saw that all of "the private tours with tour guide" are very expensive indeed (with entry and lunch included). However, what I needed was a private driver who could guide me to the entry points of the Panda Centre in Chengdu, as well as to the Giant Buddha in Leshan - but I did not want to have to listen to a guide all day or to be taken to some restaurant (or even shopping at selected merchants). I wanted privacy but independence. That is what I got at a much more reasonable price. I was picked up from the hotel in a comfortable limousine. I had the driver that everyone else has been praising on this site. He is indeed careful and smooth at the wheel, keeps his distance, and he steered us safely through a bout of some very heavy rain. He accompanied me to all of the ticket offices and, once I was equipped with all of the paper-work (paid myself), I was set to enjoy these impressive Chinese sights. It was a very successful occasion - but be prepared for a full day of tourism!
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        • ISKL
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          Written 23 April 2022
        • efelenia
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great tour
          Our tour did not include an English speaking guide but the Chinese driver was more than efficient. He was very helpful and kind and gave us valuable information about Chengdu. Also safe driving which is not always the case in China.The car was very comfortable. The driver picks you up at the hotel and drives you back there. The Giant Buddha is amazing and you can either visit by boat or a short hike in the mountain. Definitely worth seen. This tour is highly recommended!
          Written 31 December 2019
        • camilacd
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Worth it
          Wu was very nice and he cared about all the details, like taking me to have lunch at the best dumplings of Leshan. Some clarification that I was not aware is that you enter by yourself to the Buddha and to the Pandas.
          Written 16 December 2019
        • Cay_lime
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great Fun! Awesome Guide!
          This was a great trip to see the Pandas outside of the city. We enjoyed seeing the countryside. Our guide was great. He was full of interesting stories and facts and worked really hard to make everything just perfect. We enjoyed the Pandas immensely. We would highly recommend this trip and this tour operator. It was a great time and memorable experience. We truly appreciated the attention to detail,the communications and the effort put out by our driver/guide. My brother and I had a great time. Thank you!
          Written 23 February 2019
        • p7752018
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        • uwb2d8
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          Written 22 July 2018
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          Written 14 July 2018
        • ce62mr
          0 contributions
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          The giant Buddha tour
          Our driver meet us at hotel lobby as scheduled time, we driving around 2.5 hour to Leshan Buddha, we have a stop at highway restroom, It’s nearby tea mountain, we hiked the tea mountain. The giant Buddha was amazing, since 713 AD. There are two ways visit Buddha, take a boat or hiking mountain, we prefer hiking mountains. A worthy trip, we enjoyed our charter car service from pandachinago, thanks for our driver and Amanda, she helped us a lot.
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          From Shangri-La hotel to panda base about half an hour driving. We saw more than 20 panda here and today is a birthday for 2 years panda Qi Yi. Happy birthday to QiYi. On the way back to hotel, we visited the people’s park, we have a cup of jasmine tea and enjoyed tea ceremony of the long-mouth teapot. Excellent performance. Thanks for our guide Amanda , she was very professional and helpful,and driver Mr Lee, he was very helpful and friendly. Like Amanda said, Chengdu, a city you never want to leave...
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        Carlota L
        9 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Sept 2024 • Couples
        The Leshan Buddha was amazing! I highly recommend doing the hike instead of the boat, it gives you plenty of time to enjoy the magnificient Buddha. I recommend going in September, definitely not as crowded as I imagine it gets other months of the year. Our car driver Master Hu was amazing! He was punctual, he came with us to the ticket office and helped us get our tickets. Leshan Buddha is quite far away but he definitely made the journey smooth. I can't stress it enough, great rider!!

        He then took us to Huanglonxi Ancient Town, and he pointed us towards the best street to stroll on. I also recommend doing this portion of the trip, since you get a picture of the old china housing style which is mostly lost in the big cities.

        This trip is worth doing and worth the 4h total of car.
        Written 12 September 2024
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        Thank you very much for your recognition, we will continue to work hard!
        Written 13 September 2024
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        carmenisa2016
        Leicester, UK13 contributions
        3.0 of 5 bubbles
        The trip didn't advise that due to low water for over a month, no boats would go to the buddha. Also it advertised a written English guide which I didn't receive so I had no idea what sites the free shuttle bus tour was stopping at or why. The ancient town was a shopping centre with more fun, people playing the river.
        The driver was fabulous, trying to translate & help me have a good experience though
        Written 27 September 2024
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        Hello guest, I'm very sorry. Leshan Giant Buddha Scenic Area Scenic Spot is located at the junction of Minjiang River, Dadu River and Qingyi River in Leshan City, Sichuan Province. It is a national AAAAA tourist attraction. The tour of Leshan Giant Buddha Scenic Area can be mountain climbing, hiking and boat tour. We can't know in advance whether we can take a boat tour on the day of the event. It really depends on the water level of the Tianhe River bed! Apologies again, thank you for giving us a good review of our driver! thank you
        Written 28 September 2024
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        Argha D
        2 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Apr 2024 • Solo
        Shi Jianhua was my driver for this tour, and he was excellent. He was very punctual with the hotel pick up and even arrived 15 minutes early. A bottle of water was also provided. Both Leshan Giant Buddha and Huanglongxi exceeded expectations. The journey was smooth and I would definitely recommend this trip.
        Written 9 April 2024
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        Thank you for your positive feedback. We will continue to work hard. Thank you!
        Written 11 April 2024
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        Pilar
        3 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Oct 2024 • Solo
        It has been a very beautiful excerpt, it impresses not only the Buddha but the place, the environment that has some temples and a beautiful photograph. It is worth the wait to see the Buddha up close and go by boat. I would have liked to do the boat tour at night tb but again it will be!
        I wanted to highlight driver Van Rigan's invaluable help. I did both excursions with him and knowing that they were dates where all of China is on vacation, he made it easy for me at all times to access the places, he waited for me a long time at the different points and he always looked forward to enjoying both tours. Thank you very much for your invaluable help!
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        Written 6 October 2024
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        Thank you for recognizing our master!
        Written 7 October 2024
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        barwin2023
        2 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Aug 2023
        We have found in this product exactly what we have looked for. It was no guide drive from Chengdu to these two amazing places. Our driver has pick us up very punctual from hotel lobby. The car was comfortable with air condition. We have received two bottles of water per person. Our driver was very good expired in the variable traffic. He has taken us to the Leshan and assisted us by the ticket office. We had enough time to visit the complex of temples and statue. No time pressure. After that the driver has taken us to the ancient city and let us the time to visit the village in piece. Thank you for the tour and 100% recommendation.
        Written 27 August 2023
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        I am very glad that you can book our products and evaluate us. Now the network is very developed and the translation software is very useful. There will be more people willing to choose us.
        Written 16 September 2023
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        Yiannis P
        Chongqing, China43 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        5 very interesting place away from the crowds at least wheni went there on june 27 2024. Try to book a guide or to study before -about the place
        Written 30 June 2024
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        Thank you very much for your comment. Have a pleasant journey!
        Written 1 July 2024
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        Louise K
        29 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Had a brilliant day, the Giant Buddha was incredible and our driver was friendly and informative, helping us negotiate how to get around and where to go. Definitely recommend this tour!
        Written 1 April 2024
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        I'm glad you have booked our travel itinerary! You gave us a 5-star rating, and we will continue to provide excellent service. Thank you!
        Written 9 April 2024
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        Natalie P
        1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Apr 2023 • Couples
        Mr Wu was an excellent tour guide. He was professional, friendly, and very helpful. We had a great day on this trip.
        Written 8 April 2023
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        Thank you for your good comment. Thank you for choosing us when you come to Chengdu. Hope you have a pleasant trip! Looking forward to seeing you next time.
        Written 9 April 2023
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        xforest
        Florence, Italy58 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Aug 2024 • Family
        Great service very professional, punctual and very helpful to help you. The tour is absolutely worth it.
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        Written 3 September 2024
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        Thank you very much for your recognition, we will continue to work hard!
        Written 4 September 2024
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        Ale D
        Monterrey, Mexico30 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Incredible!
        If you visit Chengdu it is a must to go to the Buddha!!
        100% recommendable!!
        I fell completely in love with Chengdu and its surroundings.
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        Written 29 April 2024
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        Hello customer, we are glad that you have evaluated our products. We hope that every day of your trip in Chengdu will be a happy one. Welcome to Chengdu. Thank you!
        Written 2 May 2024
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