Chengdu Private Day Tour to the Leshan Giant Buddha with Lunch and Boat Ride

6–8 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Discover the incredible UNESCO World Heritage-listed sites of Leshan Giant Buddha on a private tour from Chengdu. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, marvel at the world’s largest stone Buddha statue from different view. Admire the elaborate construction of the Buddha's coiled hair from Lingyun Temple. Explore Wuyou Temple which contains an abundance of terra-cotta sculptures and calligraphic paintings, absorb panoramic views of three rivers converging prettily below. Finally take a cruise for an alternative perspective of the grand Buddha. This private tour including English speaking tour guide, travel by private air-conditioned vehicle, entrance fee, boat ride and lunch.

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At a glance

Duration: 6–8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Chinese, English
Operated by: Unique Beijing Tours

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–9 years) · Adults (10–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water
Included: Lunch
Included: Boat Ride
Included: Travel by private vehicle
Included: English speaking tour guide
Included: Entrance fee

Not included

Not included: Gratuites

Itinerary

Leshan Giant Buddha

2 hours Admission included

Meet up at the lobby of your Chengdu Downtown hotel in the morning, greeting by your knowledgeable and friendly personal guide then transferred by an air-conditioned vehicle to Leshan Giant Buddha(approx.2.5 hours), relax on the way and enjoy beautiful countryside view.

As the UNESCO Sites, construction of the Leshan Buddha, begun in the year 713 in the Tang Dynasty, and finished in the year 803, the statue took people more than 90 years to carve. During these years, thousands of workers had expended their efforts and wisdom on the project. As the biggest carved stone Buddha in the world, the Giant Buddha is featured in poetry, song and story.

Follow your tour guide to explore the whole area, you will view Buddha from different view.
Lingyun Temple

30 min Admission included

Your first stop is the Lingyun Temple which located behind the Grand Buddha’s head. Marvel at the elaborate construction of the Buddha's coiled hair, which is made up of around 1,020 twisted buns. Walk inside and marvel at the intricate sculptures and wall designs of the temple. Then absorb panoramic views of three rivers converging prettily below.

Then, follow your guide walk down approximately 30 minutes toward the left side of the Grand Buddha. When you reach the bottom, gasp at the 233-foot (71-meter) height of the largest carved Buddha in the entire world and capture fantastic photographs of the sacred site.
Wuyou Temple

30 min Admission included

Next, explore the right side of the Buddha to discover the Wuyou Temple which contains an abundance of terra-cotta sculptures and calligraphic paintings.

Stroll around the temple with your tour guide, learn more information about the Buddhism.

Finally, you will take a cruise of the river for the panoramic view of Giant Buddha.

Enjoy lunch in the local restaurant, afterwards you will be transferred to your hotel in Chengdu.