4-Day Chengdu Giant Panda Sanctuary, Teahouses & Leshan Giant Buddha
Experience the relaxed, slow-paced lifestyle of Chengdu. Meet giant pandas up close, sip jasmine tea in historic People’s Park teahouses, explore ancient Jinsha Shu Kingdom ruins, and take a high-speed train to cruise past the magnificent Leshan Giant Buddha.
Journey Highlights
- star Observe playful giant pandas & red pandas at Chengdu Panda Breeding Base
- star Sip jasmine tea at historic Hemming Teahouse inside People’s Park
- star Discover 3,000-year-old Shu Kingdom gold masks at Jinsha Site Museum
- star High-speed train excursion to Leshan for a boat cruise past the 71m Giant Buddha
- star Stroll Jinli Ancient Street & Kuanzhai Alleys for spicy Sichuan street eats
Detailed Itinerary
Here is a suggested itinerary. We are happy to customize a tour according to your interests and schedule.
Arrival in Chengdu, Kuanzhai Alleys & Teahouse Culture
Private airport or high-speed rail transfer to your hotel. Visit Kuanzhai Alleys, experience ear-cleaning and tea culture at People’s Park Hemming Teahouse, and stroll Taikoo Li.
Giant Panda Breeding Base, Jinsha Museum & Jinli Street
Morning: Visit Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Base when pandas are most active.
Afternoon: Explore Jinsha Site Museum Shu artifacts, followed by a walk through Jinli Street.
High-Speed Rail Excursion to Leshan Giant Buddha
Board a 50-minute high-speed train to Leshan. Take a boat cruise on the river for a full front view of the 71-meter carved stone Giant Buddha, and explore Suji Ancient Town.
Wenshu Monastery Walk & Departure
Visit serene Wenshu Monastery for tea and vegetarian snacks before your private driver escorts you to Chengdu Shuangliu/Tianfu Airport or East Station.
Journey Inclusions
- Ground transportation in a private chauffeured vehicle
- Private English-speaking local tour guide
- 3 nights in hotel accommodation (double-occupancy basis)
- First-entry admission tickets to scenic sites listed in the itinerary
- Daily hotel buffet breakfast
- Comprehensive travel accident insurance
- Lunches and dinners (guests are free to explore local food scene with guide recommendations)
- Round-trip flight or high-speed rail tickets to/from arrival city
- Personal discretionary spending and souvenirs
- Single room supplement charges