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15 Temple Tours to Book in Chengdu

24 tours  ·  from $26 a head

The 15 best temple tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and what you have to wear to get in. Number one is first for a reason; start there.

Leshan Grand Buddha Scenic Area and Panda Park Day Tour - Morning pickup inside Chengdu’s second ring road
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Leshan Grand Buddha Scenic Area and Panda Park Day Tour

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

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

Meet pandas at Chengdu Research Base, then travel to Leshan for its 71-meter cliff-carved Buddha and Lingyun Temple. Guides such as Mark and James provide clear English commentary. Expect a 12-hour day, long road transfers, lunch at your own cost, and a city-center finish at Tianfu Square.

“Very long day with a lot of driving in heavy traffic. Driver/guide was excellent with a great sense of humour and knowledge. Highly recommend.”

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Chengdu: Leshan Buddha Optional Tours w/ Transfer or Guide - Three ways to arrange your Leshan visit
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Chengdu: Leshan Buddha Optional Tours w/ Transfer or Guide

2.Leshan Buddha Optional Tours w/ Transfer or Guide

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

Choose simple entry tickets or a private Chengdu tour with an English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, and optional Panda Base visit. See the 71-meter Leshan Buddha, carved over 90 years, and travel by private vehicle or train and taxi on your own.

“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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Chengdu: Giant Panda and Leshan Buddha Day Trip - Starting at the Panda Research Base
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Chengdu: Giant Panda and Leshan Buddha Day Trip

3.Giant Panda and Leshan Buddha Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 56 reviews · from $109

Join a small group of up to 15 people for a 12-hour Chengdu outing to the Panda Research Base and Leshan Buddha. Guides such as Mark and Chris lead the day in English or Chinese, with early panda viewing, temple visits, and optional local lunch.

“highly recommended tour, in one day you can see the two main attractions of chengdu. Mark my guide was very knowledgeable and knowledgeable and spoke excellent English.”

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Private Leshan Giant Buddha and Local Food Tasting Trip - Getting from Chengdu East to Leshan
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Private Leshan Giant Buddha and Local Food Tasting Trip

4.Private Leshan Giant Buddha and Local Food Tasting Trip

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

Travel privately from Chengdu to Leshan by high-speed train, climb Lingyun Hill, and see the 1,300-year-old Giant Buddha from above, below, or by river cruise. Your guide, including highly praised guides such as Lily, Penny, Jamie, and Cassie, adds local history and a Sichuan lunch.

“Penny was a great tour guide. Very knowledgeable about the history of the Leshan Buddha! Punctual and communicated well in English! Had a great time with her as my tour guide!”

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Leshan Giant Buddha and Huanglongxi Ancient Town Day Trip - The long ride from Chengdu to Leshan
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Leshan Giant Buddha and Huanglongxi Ancient Town Day Trip

5.Leshan Giant Buddha and Huanglongxi Ancient Town Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 45 reviews · from $93

Travel by private, air-conditioned car from Chengdu to the 71-meter Leshan Giant Buddha, then explore Huanglongxi Ancient Town. Drivers such as Shi Jianhua and Li Chao are often praised for punctual pickups, ticket help, photos, and local food advice. English guiding is not included.

“We enjoyed our trip to Leshan Buddha and Huanglongxi ancient town very much! The driver, Shi Jianhua was very friendly and helpful, and this made the whole trip very pleasant for us.”

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

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 42 reviews · from $93

You’ll visit the Chengdu Panda Base early, then ride in a private car about two hours to Leshan Giant Buddha. Drivers such as Wu Wei, Huang Lin, and Shi Jianhua have helped visitors with tickets, entrances, translation apps, and local stops. This is transport with practical assistance, not a full guided tour.

“Viator sent the Car and driver, as planned. The driver was very polite and helpful, however he was speaking only Chinese. We managed a little bit with Apple Translation. Later on, we engaged an English speaking guide to take us around the PaRead more”

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All Inclusive Private Trip to Chengdu Giant Panda Base and Leshan Giant Buddha - From pandas to Leshan and a Sichuan lunch
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All Inclusive Private Trip to Chengdu Giant Panda Base and Leshan Giant Buddha

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

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

Start early with a private guide at Chengdu Panda Base, where you can see baby, adolescent, adult, and red pandas before crowds build. After a Sichuan lunch in Leshan, choose the hill route or pay extra for a river cruise beneath the 71-meter Buddha. Guides include Amy, Lily, Lucy, Sharlene, and Sammi.

“Great day trip if you're short on time in Chengdu, my guide Lucy + our driver were both excellent. She knew the best ways to see as many pandas as possible in the time we had, and it was wonderful to have someone handling translations, tickets, food ordering, etc. Highly recommend!”

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Private Day Tour to Leshan Grand Buddha from Chengdu - The two-hour drive from Chengdu
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Private Day Tour to Leshan Grand Buddha from Chengdu

8.Private Day Tour to Leshan Grand Buddha from Chengdu

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

Travel from Chengdu by private car to Leshan with an English-speaking guide. See the 71-meter Buddha from the temple, stairway, and optional river boat, visit Lingyun and Wuyou temples, and eat lunch at a local restaurant. Expect a long day, crowds, and a demanding stair walk.

“The weather was overcast making it dificult to get a view of the Buddah. While this is booked as a full day tour, I was back at the hotel by 3 in the afternoon. I thought it was overpriced for what it was. I do understand that most of the money goes toward the long ride and the driver waiting. There should be some back-up plan if the weather does not cooperate. The tour guide was knowledgeabl but didn't know what to do to compensate for the poor visability”

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

9.Chengdu panda & Leshan Buddha One Day Private Tour

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

Spend 10 hours with a private guide and driver visiting Chengdu Panda Base and Leshan Giant Buddha. Guides such as Victor, Cora, Cherry, and Molly are praised for smart panda routes, clear English, cultural insight, and help with local planning. The Buddha is viewed by boat, not on foot.

“The perfect cuide for the perfect day. The tour was 10/10, the pandas adorable, the big budah impresive …. And Molly, our guide, made everything even better. This tour is a must if you spend some time in Chengdu”

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Leshan Buddha + Panda Base or Old Tea House Private Day Tour - Chengdu Panda Base: an active morning with animals
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Leshan Buddha + Panda Base or Old Tea House Private Day Tour

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $99

Spend the morning at Chengdu Panda Base or Pengzhen’s old tea house, then travel by private car to Leshan Giant Buddha. Choose a boat, a walking route, or both. Guides such as Cora and Victor add useful local context, while tickets, lunch, and gratuity cost extra.

“Our guide was outstanding. The tea house is a real treat. And Victor took us to some really fun places to eat during the day. He was great and the day was a lot of fun. I rate Victor 5 stars but the overall tour only gets 4 stars because the Leshan Giant Buddha is a bit underwhelming. Cool, just not amazing. But the day was totally worth it.”

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Leshan Giant Buddha & Huanglongxi/Buddha Temple Day Trip - Choosing the Giant Buddha Temple package
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Leshan Giant Buddha & Huanglongxi/Buddha Temple Day Trip

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

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

From downtown Chengdu, an English-speaking guide such as Nick, Amanda, or Teresa takes you to Leshan’s 71-meter Buddha, local snack street, and your choice of Giant Buddha Temple or Huanglongxi Ancient Town. Choose a walking or boat visit, with transport, tickets, and hotel pickup included.

“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 - What the driver can and cannot do
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Leshan Giant Buddha Day Tour

12.Leshan Giant Buddha Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $84

Travel from Chengdu to Leshan in a private vehicle with hotel pickup and drop-off. Your driver can help with tickets, the boat, and the mountain route. See the 71-meter Buddha from the river and cliff stairs, then explore at your own pace. English guiding is not included.

“The driver was very kind and the place is amazing even though we had a cloudy day. Prepare to take a lot of steps”

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Chengdu: Panda Base Leshan Buddha Tour(or Half Day Panda Base ) - Morning at Chengdu’s Panda Base
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Chengdu: Panda Base Leshan Buddha Tour(or Half Day Panda Base )

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $33

Start with three hours at Chengdu’s Panda Base, often timed for the morning feeding period, then drive about 2.5 hours to Leshan’s 71-meter Buddha. Guides such as Mark and Judy lead the group, which can reach 25 people. Lunch and the optional Buddha boat ride cost extra.

“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 road from Chengdu to Leshan
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Chengdu: Leshan Grand Buddha Full-Day Private Trip

14.Leshan Grand Buddha Full-Day Private Trip

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

Travel from Chengdu to Leshan with a private driver and optional Chinese or English-speaking guide. Walk from the Buddha’s head to its feet, see the three-river meeting point, and return the same day. Mr Xu and guides such as Yanna and Terry have earned praise for careful, friendly service.

“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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Mount Qingcheng Tour: Explore Serene and Sacred Taoist Site - Chengdu pickup and the ride to the mountain
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Mount Qingcheng Tour: Explore Serene and Sacred Taoist Site

15.Mount Qingcheng Tour: Explore Serene and Sacred Taoist Site

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 6 hours · from $105

Spend about four hours exploring Mount Qingcheng from Chengdu, the Taoist heartland known for quiet forest paths and historic temples. Your driver, including highly praised driver Lee when assigned, handles the ride and entry arrangements. Sightseeing bus, cableway, and private hotel pickup are optional, so check your package carefully.

“Very good experience , the mount itself is stunning and the guide has been very kind , available and always ready to help . Raccomanded”

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