2-Day Leshan and Mount Emei Tour

• Chengdu -- Leshan Giant Buddha -- Emeishan Baoguo Temple

• 4+stars Hotel

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After Breakfast, you will arrive at the UNESCO World Heritage Site - Leshan Giant Buddha. 

It is 71 meters high, with ears as long as 7 meters, the backs of its feet as wide as 8.5 meters, and even its little fingernails are higher than those of a normal person. This giant Buddha was built in 713 A.D., and is a symbol of the ancient people's prayers for peace and prosperity, and protects boatmen from the dangers of the rapids.

You can start from the hill next to the Giant Buddha and climb up to the head of the Buddha to see it up close, then walk down the stone steps to the foot of the Buddha to enjoy the full view of it.(Please note that you may have to queue if you visit the Big Buddha during peak hours.)

After visiting the Giant Buddha, you can drive for about 45 minutes to the largest temple at the foot of Mount Emei,the Baoguo Temple.

Optional Activities

You can enjoy an amazing 30-minute boat ride. The boat will take you to the front of the Giant Buddha to enjoy the wonderful panoramic view.

• Mount Emei--Leidongping--the Golden Summit

• No Hotel

• Breakfast

After breakfast you will visit Mount Emei. One of the few World Heritage Sites that is both a cultural and natural heritage. It is one of the four most famous Buddhist mountains in China and home to 5,000 species of plants and more than 2,300 species of wildlife. 

You will first arrive at Lei Dong Ping (2400 meters above sea level), you will walk along the stone steps for about 30 minutes to reach the cable car station and you will have the chance to see wild monkeys along the way.

Then take a cable car (about 5 minutes) to reach the Golden Peak (3,077 meters), which is the biggest highlight and essence of Mount Emei. It can be called the largest and highest place of worship of Chinese Buddhism in the world. 

On a clear day, you may even be able to see the snow-capped Mount Gongga (7,556 meters above sea level) and Asia's largest table mountain-Mount Wawu. If the weather permits, you will also be fortunate enough to enjoy the magnificent spectacle of the Sea of Clouds.

After about 1.5 hours of sightseeing at the Golden Peak, you will return to the tour center. Then your car is ready to transfer you to Chengdu (about 2.5~3 hours).