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All Inclusive Chengdu Private Day Tour to Leshan Giant Buddha andCity Highlights

6–8 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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All Inclusive Chengdu Private Day Tour to Leshan Giant Buddha andCity Highlights

About this activity

Combine visits to Leshan Giant Buddha and City highlights in one full-day private tour from Chengdu. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, discover the incredible UNESCO World Heritage-listed sites of Leshan Giant Buddha, marvel at the world’s largest stone Buddha statue from different view. Explore Lingyun Temple and Wuyou Temple and enjoy a boat cruise for the panoramic view of Giant Buddha. Then, travel back to city to see Chengdu highlights from historical sties and temples to gardens, parks, pandas and markets. Customize your own itinerary and travel at your own pace, and stop to snap photos, grab a souvenir or explore. This private tour including English speaking tour guide, travel by private air-conditioned vehicle, entrance fee, boat ride, lunch and round trip hotel transfer. around 10 hours service, the city tour need to discuss with your guide on spot depends on the time after Leshan giant buddha tour.

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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: Travel by private vehicle
  • Included: English speaking tour guide
  • Included: Entrance fee
  • Included: Boat ride at Leshan Giant Buddha

Not included

  • Not included: Gratuites

Itinerary

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

    If the line to Wuyou Temple too long, you will take a river cruise for the panoramic view of Giant Buddha instead.

    Afterwards heading back to Chengdu City.

  4. Wenshu Yuan Monastery

    one hour Admission included

    Enjoy lunch in the local restaurant, your tour guide will introduce several landmarks, shopping area and things to do in Chengdu City, discuss with your guide then decide the places you want to go.

    Typically you will visit to Wenshu Yuan Monastery.

    Wenshu yuan Monastery is the best-preserved Buddhist temple in the city with hundreds of bronze, wooden and stone statues, and Buddhist relics. Since the Tang (618-907) dynasties, over 500 pieces of painting and calligraphy by celebrities have been stored here.

    Stroll around the courtyard with your tour guide, get to know about the Buddhism in China, see how locals pray here with incense. Admire different culture relics and explore its exquisite garden and solemn halls. if time permit can visit it, need to discuss with guide on spot.

  5. Wuhou Memorial Temple

    one hour Admission included

    Then, move on to the Wuhou Memorial Temple which was built in the 6th century in memory of the Emperor Liu Bei and the Prime Minister Zhuge Liang of the Shu Kingdom.

    if time permit can visit it, need to discuss with guide on spot.

    Follow your tour guide to explore important buildings including: the Temple of Liu Bei, the Temple of Zhuge Liang and Sanyi Temple, and the Tomb of Liubei.

    Get to know the histories and stories behind.

  6. Kuanzhai Alley

    one hour Admission included

    Continue your visit to Kuanzhai Alley which is a popular entertainment and nightlife block, with traditional Chinese style buildings, if time permit can visit it, need to discuss with guide on spot.

    Follow your tour guide, explore the area and get to know Chengdu's folk culture, local life. Then, check out the Well Allay which shows the new life of Chengdu people, as well as the most open, most diverse, and most dynamic zone in the area.

    You can choose to end your tour here and explore the area on your own, otherwise your tour guide will take you back to your hotel in Chengdu City to end the tour.

  7. Jinli Pedestrian Street

    Passing by

    If you have been to these places before, and want to do something different ,just feel free to discuss with your tour guide. Other sites in city you may interested to go:

    Jinli Pedestrian Street, once was one of the busiest commercial streets during the Shu Kingdom (221-263). Today, you can find boutique shops, modern bards and restaurants, and all types of local snacks.

    *Chengdu Museum

    *QingYang Palace

    *Chengdu Renmin Pak

    *Sichuan Museum

    *Songxianqiao Antique City

    You can also choose to visit a local fresh market, or park, or massage.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • Kaixuan Business Hotel
  • Aijia International Boutique Apartment
  • Chopin Short-term Rent Apartmen
  • Holiday Inn Express Chengdu West Gate by IHG
  • Cheng Xin Apartment
  • 7 Days Inn Chengdu Yanshikou East Main Street
  • Home Inn Chengdu Jiuyanqiao Sichuan University
  • Chunyi V Hotel Chunxi Road Taikooli
  • Atour Hotel Chengdu Taikoo Li Chunxi Road
  • Kangle Hotel
  • Fusida Hotel Chengdu Wenwu
  • Chunyi. book Hotel Xinnanmen

and 2,114 more pickup points

Your tour guide will hold your name sign waiting in the lobby of your hotel

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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