4 stars: 2-Day Sichuan Private Tour to Leshan Giant Buddha and Emei Mountain by Bullet Train
Embark on a serene and spiritually uplifting journey to explore the majestic Leshan Giant Buddha and one of China’s four sacred Buddhist mountains. This trip offers a perfect blend of cultural discovery, natural beauty, and peaceful reflection, taking you to some of the most revered sites in Chinese Buddhism.
Day 1: Chengdu - Mount. Emei
Meet your guide in the hotel lobby, head out to high-speed train station either by car. During this comfortable train journey (1 hour 20 minutes), you can mingle with locals and enjoy the idyllic landscape of the Chengdu countryside. Upon arrival, you'll take sightseeing bus to the highest parking lot in Emeishan--Leidongping (about 1.5 hours drive) and hike 30 minutes to take the cable car up to spectacular Golden Summit. On the Golden Summit, you'll see a giant gold-plated bronze statue of Puxian Buddha (48 meters tall and weighing 660 tons),and three magnificent buildings: golden, silver and bronze palaces housing exquisite Buddhist statues.
In the afternoon, take cable car and bus all the way down to the foot of mountain,your day will be end by stepping into the door of Baoguo Temple, visit this time honored monastery in the late afternoon when most tourists had gone.
Day 2: Mt.Emei - Leshan Giant Buddha - Chengdu
Check out hotel, drive 40minute to visit the Leshan Giant Buddha which is carved out of a cliff, facing the junction of three rivers. You will first climb 333 steps to the top of Lingyun Hill. On the hilltop, you will see three rivers confluence in front of Giant Buddha, and explore Buddhist sculptures and murals inside of Lingyun Temple. Then, descend along the red sand cliff to view the phenomenal Leshan Giant Buddha from his feet. If there was a long queue to go down to the feet of giant Buddha, skip the line, and take the river cruise to behold the panoramic view of Leshan Giant Buddha is recommended.(river cruise ticket is on your own expense) Then, your guide will take you to much less visited old fishing village to try authentic local dishes(fish, fresh vegetables) and visit the over 2000 years old tombs and the elegant bridge over the river. Then take high-speed train back to Chengdu,your guide will escort you to hotel as the perfect ending.
- Visit the Leshan Giant Buddha, Baoguo Temple, and Fuhu Temple, and take a cable car up to the Golden Summit
- Make a special trip to see Leshan Giant Buddha and one of China’s four sacred Buddhist mountains
- Sit along the banks of the Min River, and enjoy the beautiful scenery
- Wear modest clothing that covers your shoulders, chest, and knees. Avoid tank tops, shorts, or short skirts to respect the religious sites.
- The weather in Sichuan can vary significantly, especially between the base and summit of Mount Emei.
- Photography is generally allowed at the Leshan Giant Buddha and on Mount Emei, but refrain from using flash inside temples and during religious ceremonies.
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