Visit two must-see sites in the Sichuan province on this day tour with hotel pick up/drop off for Chengdu! The first stop is the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, a safe haven for giant pandas. Founded in 1987, this non-profit facility continues to be one of the safest places in the world for these adorable creatures. Explore and learn all about their efforts in taking care of the giant pandas. Afterward, travel to the city of Leshan where you can enjoy a delicious lunch (at own expense). Then, admire the city’s famous Giant Buddha, a 71-meter statue located on a UNESCO World Heritage site. Its construction began in the year 713 in the Tang Dynasty, and it took over 91 years to complete. Appreciate its sheer size and learn about its history to cap off this wonderful tour.