Leshan Giant Buddha and Huanglongxi ancient town Private Day Tour

4.9 (14 reviews) Chengdu, China
Duration8h - 9h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesChinese, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Your Leshan Giant Buddha trip can be combined with either Panda Base or Huanglongxi Ancient Town
Unleash your sense of breathtaking with our Leshan day tour!
Gaze in awe at the colossal Leshan Giant Buddha, an architectural masterpiece, Which is also Top10 must-visit in Sichuan Province.
Savor the explosion of flavors in unique Leshan snacks, a foodie's dream.

You could choose Huanglongxi Ancient Town or Panda base package.
Wander the cobblestone paths of Huanglongxi Ancient Town, its Ming - Qing charm captivating you. Or you choose Panda Base, then you will visit Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in the morning. Get up‑close with fluffy giant pandas at Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding – a must‑see experience in Chengdu.

This tour offers a rare blend of spirituality, grandeur, taste, and heritage.

Options

Panda Base+Giant Buddha

Private day tour: Whole day private transfer. Private English speaking guide. All tickets included
Panda Base+Leshan Giant Buddha: Include all entries tickets of Chengdu Panda Base and Leshan Giant Buddha (hiking way with shuttle bus OR boat cruise ticket)
Pickup included

Giant Buddha+Huanglongxi Town

Transfer and guide: Whole day private transfer. Private English speaking guide. All tickets included
LeshanGiant Buddha+Huanglongxi: Giant Buddha mountain climbing OR cruise tickets (choose 1 of 2).
Huanglongxi Ancient Town(free entrance)

Pickup included

What's included

  • Unlimited supply of mineral water
  • Comfortable air-conditioned car. Fuel fees, Parking fees, high-speed toll are all included.
  • English-speaking Guide In-person
  • All scenic spot admission fee is included, sightseeing-shuttle bus ticket for hiking / boat cruise fee included also.
  • optional
  • Find food at Leshan's most famous snack street
  • Find food back in Chengdu OR Huanglongxi Ancient Town.

What to expect

  1. Chengdu
    2h
    We will pick you up at your hotel in downtown Chengdu and transfer to Leshan Downtown or Giant Buddha Temple.
    If you choose the Leshan Giant Buddha + Giant Buddha Temple package, we will depart at 8am and go to the Giant Buddha Temple.
    If you choose the Leshan Giant Buddha + Huanglongxi Ancient Town package, we will depart at 9:30 and go to the snack street in Downtown Leshan.
  2. Leshan Giant Buddha
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Leshan Giant Buddha, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996, is an 8th-century marvel. Standing at a towering 71 meters, it's the world's tallest stone Buddha.
    Carved from red sandstone, it sits at the confluence of the Min, Qingyi, and Dadu rivers. The project, led by Monk Haitong, took 90 years to complete. The Buddha's features are remarkable, with 27-foot-long fingers and 23-foot-long ears. Despite facing pollution and weathering, restoration efforts keep it grand. A must-visit for its cultural and historical significance!
    You can choose a walking tour (about 3 hours) or a boat tour (about 1.5 hours) according to your physical strength and communicate with the guide. One of the scenic spot tickets or cruise tickets is included in the package.
    It is important to note that the Leshan Government is renovating the right side of the Giant Buddha before April 30, 2025. Part of the Giant Buddha will be obscured by construction facilities. It may affect your visiting experience.
  3. Huanglongxi Ancient Town
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Huanglongxi Ancient Town, with a history of over 2,100 years, is located in Shuangliu District, Chengdu. On the only way from Leshan to Chengdu. It features well-preserved Ming and Qing architectures, including seven ancient streets. With three temples in the central street and many cultural relics, it's a great place to experience Chinese traditional culture. It's also famous for its folk activities like the Fire Dragon Dance.
    If you choose the Leshan Giant Buddha + Giant Buddha Temple package, we will not visit here.
    If you choose the Leshan Giant Buddha + Huanglongxi Ancient Town package, We will visit the ancient town in the evening, enjoy the beautiful sunset and the night view of the ancient town, and then return to Chengdu.
  4. Tianfu Square
    2h
    We will transfer you back to your hotel in Chengdu, or any restaurant you specify in downtown Chengdu, so that you can enjoy your own dinner.
    If you choose the Leshan Giant Buddha + Giant Buddha Temple package, We are expected arrived in downtown Chengdu at about 6pm.
    If you choose the Leshan Giant Buddha + Huanglongxi Ancient Town package, We are expected arrived in downtown Chengdu at about 8pm.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Our staff will contact you before your trip, Please provide us your hotel name, address, contact information.
And on the tour day, our tour guide will pick you up [In the hotel lobby, holding a piece of paper with the clients' name]
If the clients couldn't find our guide in 5 mins, please call the emergency number in the booking details.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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