Private Chongqing Bullet Train Trip to Leshan Giant Buddha and Pandas in Chengdu

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. 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 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.

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.

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.

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 railway station for your train ride back to Chongqing, local driver will take you to your Chongqing hotel, you also can choose to end your tour in Chengdu.

• 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

• 2nd Class- Ends in Chongqing
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  2nd class-ends in Chongqing: Tour including Chongqing-Chengdu round trip 2nd class train tickets, tour ends in Chongqing
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• Tour Ends in Chengdu
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  Tour including Chongqing- Chengdu one way 2nd class train ticket, your tour ends in Chengdu.
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• Entrance fee
• Travel by private vehicle
• English speaking tour guide
• Boat ride at Leshan
• Train Tickets

• Gratuites
• Accommodation

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• This Tour is Provided by Unique Beijing Tours.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Asia/Chongqing.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.