Leshan Grand Buddha & Mount Emei (Golden Summit) by high speed train 2 Day Tour

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About this activity

This tour is designed for those who want to have an in-depth tour of Mount Emei and enjoy the brilliant sunrise at Golden Summit. Mount Emei is well-known for its breathtaking scenery, mysterious natural wonders, extensive Buddhist culture, abundant range of species and unique landforms. Enjoy an in-depth tour of Mount Emei to visit both Lower part mountain & Golden Summit. At the Lower mountain Wannian temple scenic zone you can choose to do a 2-3 hours moderate hiking and then head up to Golden Summit by sightseeing bus /cable car, at the Golden Summit, enjoy the magnificent panoramic views of Mount Emei and have chances for the brilliant sunrise at the next day.

Continue traveling to Leshan Grand Buddha once you get down from the Golden Summit the next day, visit the world's biggest stone Buddha sculpture and learn its history and legend from your guide. Tour ends after you take the high speed train back to Chengdu.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 days
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–9
Guide: Chinese, English
Operated by: WindhorseTour (Chengdu)

Ages: Children (3–12 years) · Youth (13–17 years) · Adults (18–64 years) · Seniors (65–70 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottle water
Included: Emieshan/Leshan train station pick up and drop off service
Included: Your guide's food & accommodation.
Included: High speed train tickets Chengdu - Emeishan /Leshan - Chengdu (2nd class train ticket).
Included: Transportation by private vehicle from Emeishan to Leshan Grand Buddha.
Included: Chengdu Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: Lunch
Included: English speaking tour guide
Included: All required government taxes and fees.
Included: All required personal entrance tickets/ sightseeing bus/cable car to Golden Summit

Not included

Not included: Hotel in Emeishan/Chengdu
Not included: The cost for the boat ticket at Leshan Grand Buddha (optional, fee is 70 CNY per person)
Not included: The cost for the cable car from Wannian Paking Lot to Wannian temple (Optional, fee is 65 CNY)
Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Your personal expense.

Itinerary

Day 1 · Chengdu / Lower part of Mount Emei with Hiking / Golden Summit of Mount Emei (L)

Emei Mountain

8 hours Admission included

Early morning around 6:20-6:30m to be met at your hotel lobby by your guide and head to Chengdu Eastern train station for the high speed train to Mount Emei (departs at 7:07am-arrives at 08:39am, duration 1 hour 24 minutes), enjoy the beautiful countryside views of western Chengdu Plains on your train ride.

Upon arrival, you will spend the whole morning to tour at the lower part of Mount Emei and travel from Wannian temple to Wuxiangang with a moderate 2-3 hours hiking: Firstly take the local sightseeing bus to Wannian Parking Lot, from there you can either choose to take the cable car (fee on your own) or walk to Wannian Temple (walking takes 40minutes), it is one of the primary temples at Mount Emei, and it is featured for worshiping the bronze statue of Samantabhadra (Puxian). After that, walk to Bailong Cave, Qingyin Pavilion, Niuxin Temple along the way to Wuxiangang Parking Lot where you will have lunch.

After lunch, continue traveling to Golden Summit, take the local sightseeing bus to Leidongping (about 1.5 hours), then hike about 30 minutes for the cable car up to Golden Summit (over 3,078m high /10,098 feet). Tour around the Golden Summit and enjoy the panoramic view of Mount Emei & snow mountains in the distance. If you are lucky enough then you will also see the vertigo-inducing views of the cloud sea around the mountain. Stay overnight at Golden Summit.

P.S. Our tour package doesn't include the accommodation at the Golden Summit, as rate of the hotels is very changeable. You can either choose to book it on your own or check with our travel advisor upon your booking.

Day 2 · Mount Emei (Golden Summit) / Leshan Grand Buddha / Chengdu (L)

Leshan Giant Buddha

8 hours Admission included

Early morning enjoy the brilliant sunrise & full views at Golden Summit when the weather is good. Then take the cable car and sightseeing bus back to the foot of the mountain. Visit Baoguo temple, one of the top eight temples at Mount Emei.

After that, drive to Leshan (half an hour drive), try the local delicious street food and snacks for your lunch. After lunch, head to visit Leshan Grand Buddha in the Lingyun Hill. Leshan Grand Buddha was completed in 803 of Tang Dynasty after 90 years' construction and enjoys the fame of the biggest sitting stone sculpture in the world with a 71-meter height. Walk down the Cliff Road to see the Buddha from the bottom, then get back to the back and visit some other templs. To have a full view of this caved Buddha, then you may consider to take a cruise tour (optional, 70 CNY per person for the boat ticket lasts for 40 minutes). Take 6:30pm train from Leshan back to Chengdu, your guide will take you back to hotel by metro or taxi, end the trip.

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
Hailunboyue Hotel
Kangle Hotel
Fusida Hotel Chengdu Wenwu
Chunyi. book Hotel Xinnanmen

and 1,689 more pickup points

We pick up from all hotels within the 3rd ring road in Chengdu.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.