Bifengxia
Bifengxia
Bifengxia
Bifengxia
2 Days Bifengxia and Leshan Buddha Tour
Chengdu is a paradise for tourist, and a lot of beautiful nature reserves and historic sites scattered in the wide plain and mountains around it. Among them Bifengxia Wildlife Park is a good place to see panda and nature, also it is close to world famous Leshan Giant Buddha Statue. China Exploration would bring you an unforgettable tour in this Buddhism route.
As the largest wildlife park near Chengdu, Bifengxia is known for its beautiful gorges and animals, and the Panda Breeding Research Base moved from Wolong nature reserve after the Wenchuan earthquake turned it out to be the best place to visit giant pandas besides Chengdu. And lot of programs connecting with Panda can be done here, such as panda volunteer works, photo and film of panda outdoor, etc. And the Shangli old town close to it is also a beautiful old town suitable for painting and leisure tours.
Leshan Giant Buddha is the largest Buddha statue in the world, and it is said that the Buddha is a hill, and the hill is a Buddha. Leshan Giant Buddha has long been enlisted as the world Culture Relics Heritage by UNESCO. About 120 kilometers’ express way from Chengdu, almost 2 hours driving, you can reach this wonder of the world. People can enjoy the giant from its front by cruise, and people can also walk down from his head to his foot. His foot provides the space for 20 people standing! And the latest discovery shows us another magic wonder: the whole mountain is just like a Buddha sleeping on the Minjiang river, and the statue of giant Buddha is just sitting in the heart!
China Exploration will take you to make friends with these lovely pandas firstly, and then have a mild hiking in the beautiful Bifengxia Gorge, and then a leisure tour in the Old town of Shangli, and then climb the giant Leshan Buddha Statue hill the next day.
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$214.00
Duration: 2 days
Tour Code: CE-CD-2D05
Departure Date: Every day
Tour Attractions:Bifengxia Panda Garden, Shangli Old Town, Leshan Giant Buddha
Feature：Natural Landscape
Tour Type: /Land tour + Private English speaking guide + Private driver + Hotels
Tour Code: CE-CD-2D05
Departure Date: Every day
Tour Attractions:Bifengxia Panda Garden, Shangli Old Town, Leshan Giant Buddha
Feature：Natural Landscape
Tour Type: /Land tour + Private English speaking guide + Private driver + Hotels
Day 1: Chengdu – Bifengxia Panda Base – Bifengxia Gorge Hiking – Shangli Ancient Town
(Lunch, Dinner)
Your Sichuan adventure begins in Chengdu this morning. Your guide from China Exploration will pick you up from your hotel and drive approximately 2 hours to Bifengxia Panda Base, enjoying beautiful views of the fertile Sichuan Plain along the way.
Located near Ya’an City, Bifengxia Panda Base is one of the most famous giant panda research and conservation centers in China. Here, you will have the opportunity to observe these adorable animals living in a spacious natural environment. Watch the pandas eating bamboo, climbing trees, and making amusing movements while playing with each other. Taking photos of these lovely creatures is a wonderful experience and a memorable highlight of your Chengdu panda tour.
With a donation to support panda conservation, you may even have the rare opportunity to get close to a giant panda and take a special photo together — an unforgettable experience for animal lovers.
After a simple local Chinese lunch, continue your journey with a relaxing Bifengxia Gorge hiking tour. The approximately 2-hour easy hike takes you through a beautiful natural landscape featuring green forests, impressive waterfalls, dramatic rock formations, and traditional bridges. Along the trail, you may also discover different local plants and wildlife while enjoying the peaceful atmosphere of Sichuan’s countryside.
In the late afternoon, drive about 30 minutes to Shangli Ancient Town, a charming historic town hidden in the mountains of western Sichuan.
Shangli Ancient Town was once an important stop along the ancient Tea Horse Road, a historic trade route connecting Sichuan with Tibetan areas. After modern expressways changed the transportation routes, this old town gradually became a quiet countryside retreat, preserving its traditional appearance and peaceful lifestyle.
Stroll along the ancient streets, admire wooden houses and old stone bridges, enjoy local tea in a traditional teahouse, and experience the slow rhythm of rural Sichuan life.
To make your journey more authentic and memorable, tonight you will stay in a local guesthouse located inside the old town. Away from the noise of modern cities, enjoy the peaceful evening atmosphere and taste traditional local dishes for dinner.
Day 2: Shangli Ancient Town – Leshan Giant Buddha – Chengdu
(Breakfast, Lunch)
Wake up to the peaceful morning atmosphere of Shangli Ancient Town. After a simple Chinese breakfast, continue your journey to the world-famous Leshan Giant Buddha, with approximately 2 hours’ driving through beautiful western Sichuan countryside.
After arriving in Leshan and enjoying lunch, your guide will introduce you to the incredible wonder known as:
“The mountain is a Buddha, and the Buddha is a mountain.”
The Leshan Giant Buddha is the largest stone Buddha statue in the world, carved directly into the red sandstone cliffs overlooking the meeting point of the Minjiang River, Dadu River, and Qingyi River.
You will first visit Lingyun Temple, then walk down the winding pathway beside the Buddha to appreciate this magnificent ancient masterpiece from different perspectives. The statue is truly enormous — from the head to the shoulders and from the legs to the feet, the entire viewing route takes around 30 minutes of hiking.
After reaching the bottom of the Buddha, continue hiking back up on the opposite side. Along the way, enjoy spectacular views of Leshan city, the surrounding rivers, and the beautiful landscape of Sichuan.
Your visit continues to Wuyou Temple, where you can admire hundreds of ancient Buddhist statues, including the famous collection of 500 Arhats.
In the late afternoon, drive back to Chengdu (approximately 2 hours). After a rewarding day of hiking and cultural exploration, relax in the comfortable vehicle and enjoy a short rest before arriving at your hotel.
Your 2-day Chengdu panda and Leshan Giant Buddha tour ends in the late afternoon with unforgettable memories of Sichuan’s wildlife, history, and countryside culture.
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Group Size |
1 Person |
2-3 Person |
4-5 Person |
6-9 person |
Single supplement |
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All year round |
$ 680 |
$380 |
$295 |
$235 |
$17 |
Our prices included:
1. Entrance tickets of Bifengxia Panda Garden and Leshan Giant Buddha.
2. Guide. An English speaking guide will be provided, who will accompany you from the start of tour to end of tour.
3. Private Transfers during tour. Our guide and driver will pick-up you at your hotel on time and drop-off you after the tours. And an air-conditioned vehicle will be provided during the tour.
4. Meal. Three typical Chinese meals will be arranged accordingly at local restaurant. During the meal, a glass of soft drink will be provided.
5. Your hotel for one night in Shangli.
6. Service Charge & Government Taxes.
7. Insurance. We provide a free insurance of accident and casualty for each traveler. The highest refund is RMB 300000.00. Detailed terms please view our contract with Ping An of China.
2. Guide. An English speaking guide will be provided, who will accompany you from the start of tour to end of tour.
3. Private Transfers during tour. Our guide and driver will pick-up you at your hotel on time and drop-off you after the tours. And an air-conditioned vehicle will be provided during the tour.
4. Meal. Three typical Chinese meals will be arranged accordingly at local restaurant. During the meal, a glass of soft drink will be provided.
5. Your hotel for one night in Shangli.
6. Service Charge & Government Taxes.
7. Insurance. We provide a free insurance of accident and casualty for each traveler. The highest refund is RMB 300000.00. Detailed terms please view our contract with Ping An of China.
Our prices not included:
1. The cruise of Leshan. If you want to take cruise to enjoy the Buddha in its front side, you need to pay extra $12.00/p.p
2. Tips to the guide and driver
2. Tips to the guide and driver
If you require, we can book hotels in Chengdu, and make private airport and city tour necessary.
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