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The 15 Leshan Giant Buddha Tours from Chengdu That Earn Their Price

33 tours  ·  from $26 a head

Good leshan giant buddha tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Lantau Island Day Trip: Giant Buddha & Cable Car with Pickup - Meeting Tian Tan Buddha at Ngong Ping
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Lantau Island Day Trip: Giant Buddha & Cable Car with Pickup

1.Lantau Island Day Trip: Giant Buddha & Cable Car with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 98 reviews · from $146Our pick

Spend 7 to 8 hours exploring Lantau Island by coach, cable car, and boat. Ride the Ngong Ping 360, visit the 112-foot Tian Tan Buddha and Po Lin Monastery, eat a Chinese vegetarian lunch, and see Tai O’s stilt houses. Guides such as Becky, Tella, Eddie, and Ryan have earned warm praise, though traffic and weather can stretch the day.

“Must to do tours. Very well organized, we never waited more than 5 min for anything..Totally worth the money.”

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Leshan Grand Buddha Scenic Area and Panda Park Day Tour - Morning at the Chengdu Panda Base
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Leshan Grand Buddha Scenic Area and Panda Park Day Tour

2.Leshan Grand Buddha Scenic Area and Panda Park Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 67 reviews · from $116

Meet pandas at the Chengdu Research Base, then travel to Leshan for its 71-meter cliff-carved Buddha and Lingyun Temple. Guides such as Mark and James add local stories and clear English commentary. The day runs about 12 hours, with hotel pickup inside Chengdu’s second ring road and city-center drop-off at Tianfu Square.

“Excellent all day tour, we were picked up from our hotel at 7:30 am and dropped off in the city center at around 8 pm. Tour involves a lot of driving between the two locations so be mindful of that in advance.”

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Coach Day Tour - Lantau Island Visiting and Giant Buddha Cable Car Tour Plus Tai O Boat Ride - Riding the Ngong Ping 360 cable car
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Coach Day Tour – Lantau Island Visiting and Giant Buddha Cable Car Tour Plus Tai O Boat Ride

3.Coach Day Tour – Lantau Island Visiting and Giant Buddha Cable Car Tour Plus Tai O Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 65 reviews · from $105

Spend about eight hours exploring Lantau Island by coach, cable car, shuttle, and boat. See the Tian Tan Buddha, Po Lin Monastery, and Tai O’s stilt houses, with Kowloon hotel pickup and return transport. Guides such as Ross, Pearl, Ricky Martin, Ben, and Toby have led this route. Check your package carefully, since basic bookings may exclude lunch.

“My daughter and I had a great time visiting Lantau Island. The free time was short but still manage to do some shopping. The Tai O boat was rewarding. We saw Hong Kong’s pink dolphin. What a sight. Toby was attentive and polite. Use Viator when I was in Paris. You haven’t disappointed me yet.”

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Chengdu: Leshan Buddha Optional Tours w/ Transfer or Guide - Choosing between a ticket and a private vehicle
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Chengdu: Leshan Buddha Optional Tours w/ Transfer or Guide

4.Leshan Buddha Optional Tours w/ Transfer or Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 63 reviews · 8 hours · from $26Best value

See the 71-meter Leshan Giant Buddha, carved into a cliff over 90 years during the Tang Dynasty. Choose ticket-only entry, or add a private vehicle, hotel pickup, and English-speaking guide. You can also combine the visit with Chengdu Panda Base, with lunch and the boat ride paid separately.

“The site can easily reached by train from Chengdu. Transfer is much slower and costly. The site is an ABSOLUTE MUST. Amazing.”

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Private Leshan Giant Buddha and Local Food Tasting Trip - Climbing Lingyun Hill to reach the Buddha
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Private Leshan Giant Buddha and Local Food Tasting Trip

5.Private Leshan Giant Buddha and Local Food Tasting Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · from $199Top rated

Travel from Chengdu to Leshan by high-speed train, then explore the 1,300-year-old Giant Buddha with a private English-speaking guide. You’ll climb Lingyun Hill, pass Buddhist carvings, see the meeting of three rivers, and enjoy a local lunch. Guides such as Lily, Penny, Jamie, Cassie, and Amy are praised for clear English and personal service.

“Wonderful day trip perhaps we were a little lucky with the weather as it wasn't too hot. Guide was very well informed and took us to a wonderful local address for lunch. The walk down the side of the Buddha was rather crowded but well worth it when you reach the foot and look back at the marvelous Buddha above you.”

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Leshan Giant Buddha and Huanglongxi Ancient Town Day Trip - What the private ride adds to the day
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Leshan Giant Buddha and Huanglongxi Ancient Town Day Trip

6.Leshan Giant Buddha and Huanglongxi Ancient Town Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 45 reviews · from $93

Travel from Chengdu in a private, air-conditioned car to the 71-meter Leshan Giant Buddha, then explore Huanglongxi Ancient Town. Your driver handles transport and may help with tickets, directions, photos, food ordering, and translation through a phone app. Attraction tickets, lunch, and a guide are not included.

“The area is really beautiful. The boat tour was really pleasant. The village was really pretty and interesting. The guide was really nice and accommodating.”

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One Day Trip to Chengdu Panda Base and Leshan Buddha Tour - The long road to Leshan
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One Day Trip to Chengdu Panda Base and Leshan Buddha Tour

7.One Day Trip to Chengdu Panda Base and Leshan Buddha Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 42 reviews · from $93

This private Chengdu day trip pairs the Panda Base with Leshan Giant Buddha. A driver such as Huang Lin, Shi Jianhua, or Wu Wei may collect you at 8:00 am, help with tickets, and handle the long road journey. Expect transport rather than a full guided tour, with entrance fees and lunch extra.

“My recent experience was overall very pleasant! Li Chao whom was very polite was in my hotels lobby on the time they mentioned they would be, and drove me to some of the popular landmarks that Chengdu had to offer. The language barrier made communication a bit tricky but he does make the effort to converse with the use of a translator app. Would defo recommend.”

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All Inclusive Private Trip to Chengdu Giant Panda Base and Leshan Giant Buddha - The long road to Leshan
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All Inclusive Private Trip to Chengdu Giant Panda Base and Leshan Giant Buddha

8.All Inclusive Private Trip to Chengdu Giant Panda Base and Leshan Giant Buddha

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · from $249

Start early with your private guide at Chengdu Panda Base, where you can see baby, adult, adolescent, and red pandas before crowds build. Then travel to Leshan for a local Sichuan lunch and choose between hiking to the 71-meter Buddha or taking an optional river cruise. Guides such as Amy, Lily, Sharlene, and Yana have handled this route.

“My wife, myself and our 2 year old son had a fantastic experience visiting the panda base and the Leshan Buddha. Our guide Ivy was very knowledgeable and always ready to help, which just contributed to make that an unforgettable day. We highly recommend Ivy and this tour.”

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Private Day Tour to Leshan Grand Buddha from Chengdu - Lunch in Leshan before the climb
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Private Day Tour to Leshan Grand Buddha from Chengdu

9.Private Day Tour to Leshan Grand Buddha from Chengdu

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 26 reviews · from $224

Travel from Chengdu in a private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide, then see Leshan’s 233-foot Buddha up close from the stairway. You’ll visit Lingyun Temple and Wuyou Temple, study 1,020 carved hair buns and 500 Arhat statues, eat a Chinese lunch, and have the option to pay extra for a short river cruise.

“Amazing journey. The Leshan Giant Buddha is absolutely stunning. One of the most amazing thing I've ever seen. Our guide, Audrey, was extremely charming and professional, giving us great information about this gigantic piece of art.”

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Chengdu panda & Leshan Buddha One Day Private Tour - Starting at Chengdu Panda Base
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Chengdu panda & Leshan Buddha One Day Private Tour

10.Chengdu panda & Leshan Buddha One Day Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 25 reviews · 10 hours - 1 day · from $185

Travel privately from Chengdu to the Panda Base and Leshan Giant Buddha in about 10 hours. Your English-speaking guide, such as Victor, Cora, Cherry, Kris, or Molly, leads you along a less crowded panda route and helps arrange the Buddha boat tickets. The Buddha is viewed from the river, not on foot.

“One of the best activities we had in China. Victor was very informative and polite. He not only showed us around Panda based and Leshan buddha but also helped us make our next China trip plan.”

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Leshan Buddha + Panda Base or Old Tea House Private Day Tour - The two-hour road to Leshan
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Leshan Buddha + Panda Base or Old Tea House Private Day Tour

11.Leshan Buddha + Panda Base or Old Tea House Private Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $99

Spend a full day with a private English-speaking guide and driver, choosing Chengdu’s panda base or Pengzhen’s old tea house before visiting Leshan Giant Buddha. Guides such as Cora and Victor are praised for clear explanations, local food help, and photography tips. You can hike, take the boat, or do both. Entrance fees and meals cost extra.

“Cora was wonderful and welcoming. She taught me about all the areas of the Pandas and the history of Leshan and the Giant Buddha. The driver was courteous. The car was immaculate.”

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Leshan Giant Buddha & Huanglongxi/Buddha Temple Day Trip - Choosing the boat or the three-hour walking route
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Leshan Giant Buddha & Huanglongxi/Buddha Temple Day Trip

12.Leshan Giant Buddha & Huanglongxi/Buddha Temple Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 1 day · from $188

From downtown Chengdu, travel by private vehicle to Leshan for its 71-meter stone Buddha, local snacks, and a choice of walking or boat viewing. Your English-speaking guide may be Nick, Amanda, Teresa, Kai, or Maggie, depending on the date. Add Giant Buddha Temple or Huanglongxi Ancient Town to suit your interests.

“Wir sind extra nach Chengdu geflogen für einen Tag um den Großen Buddha zu sehen. Es hat sich gelohnt und ist definitiv ein Highlight unserer China-Reise. Unser Guide Nick hat die Tour extra für uns angepasst, damit wir alles sehen konnten (man sollte unbedingt Boot und Wanderung machen). Danke! Unser Fahrer hat uns souverän durch den zähen Verkehr geführt.”

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Leshan Giant Buddha Day Tour - Your private ride from Chengdu
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Leshan Giant Buddha Day Tour

13.Leshan Giant Buddha Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $84

Travel from Chengdu to the Leshan Giant Buddha in a private vehicle with hotel pickup, bottled water, and a helpful driver. Drivers such as Shi Jian Hua, Huang Lin, and Wu Chen have helped visitors buy tickets, choose between the boat and mountain route, and find local food. A guide is not included, but one can be arranged for $75.

“Amazing experience! The driver was so helpful and made the experience wonderful. He guided us the whole time and was always there waiting for us.”

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Chengdu: Panda Base Leshan Buddha Tour(or Half Day Panda Base ) - Chengdu Panda Base before the crowds build
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Chengdu: Panda Base Leshan Buddha Tour(or Half Day Panda Base )

14.Panda Base Leshan Buddha Tour(or Half Day Panda Base )

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $33

Start early at Chengdu Research Base, when pandas may be active at breakfast, then drive about 130 kilometers to Leshan’s 71-meter cliff-carved Buddha. Guides such as Mark and Judy lead the English-Chinese group. Panda entry is included, while Leshan admission and the optional boat ride need careful checking. Lunch and hotel drop-off are not included.

“It's an English guided group mixed with Europeons, Ameicans and some Asians. The tour leader Mark speaks English pretty well and makes himself understood all the way. Panda base is large and clean, very well organized too. Worth the money, good choice to travel around the city.”

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Chengdu: Leshan Grand Buddha Full-Day Private Trip - The two-hour ride across western Sichuan
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Chengdu: Leshan Grand Buddha Full-Day Private Trip

15.Leshan Grand Buddha Full-Day Private Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 12 reviews · 8 hours · from $134

Travel from Chengdu to Leshan by private car, van, or bus, then spend about 3.5 hours visiting the 71-meter Tang Dynasty Buddha. Your Chinese or English-speaking guide handles the day, with hotel pickup, entrance fees, water, and insurance included. Expect steep steps, a narrow cliff path, and lunch at your own cost.

“Mr Xu, our driver was not only a skilled driver, but also looked after our well being. He is very considerate and friendly. Yanna, the organiser and translator was always on line and ready, answering any question (almost) immediately. Thank you! we enjoyed our trip very much!”

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