1-Day Self-Guided Leshan Giant Buddha Tour from Chengdu
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in Chinese
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Embark from Chengdu and enjoy a full-day tour of the Giant Buddha of Leshan. Carved from a riverfront mountainside, this ancient statue of Buddha is one of the most awe-inspiring attractions in Sichuan Province. You will be picked up from Your Chengdu hotel and dropped off your Chengdu hotel/airport/train station. Highlights: 1. See the Giant Buddha of Leshan, the largest stone statue of Buddha in the world 2. Climb the Buddha and enjoy amazing views from the top 3. Learn the fascinating history of the Giany Buddha at Lingyun Temple and Museum 4. Explore the beautiful region of Leshan
Inclusions
What's included
- The private car & private driver
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- The Chinese sepaking driver(With the phone Translate App and English Support Team)
What's not
- Lunch
- Leshan Giant Buddha (Da Fo)
Itinerary
After breakfast at your hotel,Our driver will meet you at your hotel lobby at 09:00am then transfer to the Leshan and need 2.5hrs driving, 150km.
Experience the Giant Buddha of Leshan, one of Chinese Buddhism's holiest sites, on this amazing full-day tour from Chengdu. Dating from the 8th century, the Giant Buddha of Leshan is the largest carved stone Buddha and the tallest pre-modern statue in the world. It was cut from the cliffs of Lingyun Shan in the hopes of calming the turbulent waters of the three rivers that flow together under its gaze. Stairs are carved into the cliff that connect the area at the Buddha's feet with the land above, allowing you to view this astonishing sight from a range of vantage points. Views are stunning over elbows and knees, taking in the river scene and Leshan's skyline. Upon arrival in Leshan, you can have lunch at a restaurant within sight the Giant Buddha. You'll then explore the Giant Buddha and enjoy fantastic views of the surrounding landscape from atop the Buddha's head. Wen then pay a visit to Lingyun Temple and Museum and get a deeper insight into the history of this amazing Buddhist site and learn the story of the carving of the Giant Buddha.
Afterwards, take the private car to back to your hotel in Chengdu city central or airport/train station and need 2.5hrs driving as well. End of our services.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- happychinatours
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
How it compares in Chengdu
- Its from-price is 36% below the median of the 212 day trips we list in Chengdu.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Chengdu
Chengdu is the Sichuan capital where giant pandas, tea houses, Three Kingdoms shrines and blazing hotpot define an easygoing western Chinese city.
Chengdu is best known as the home of the giant panda, and a breeding and research base on the northern edge lets visitors watch pandas feeding and climbing. In town, the Wuhou Shrine honours Zhuge Liang and other heroes of the Three Kingdoms period, while Du Fu's Thatched Cottage preserves the garden where the Tang poet lived. Wenshu Monastery and Qingyang Palace are working Buddhist and Daoist temples.
Top-ranked sights in Chengdu: Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, Leshan Giant Buddha (Da Fo), Kuan Zhai Alley (Kuan Zhai Xiang Zi).
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