One day tour of Leshan Giant Buddha Scenic Area starting from Chengdu
There are two viewing options: visiting up close along the cliff trail or taking a boat ride on the river to enjoy the panoramic view of the Buddha statue.
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刘海燕苏宁易Highlights
- ✓There are two viewing options: visiting up close along the cliff trail or taking a boat ride on the river to enjoy the panoramic view of the Buddha statue.
- ✓Check in to World Cultural Heritage: Learn about the historical background and cultural significance of this 71 meter high stone carved Buddha.
- ✓Specialty food experience: Taste popular snacks in Leshan, including bowl chicken and sweet skinned duck.
- ✓Flexible and free itinerary: You can add visits to temples and attractions according to personal preferences, or return early.
Itinerary
Arriving in Leshan
The hotel will pick up the car and send it to Leshan by private car, which will take 1.5-2 hours by car.
Leshan Giant Buddha Scenic Area
The world's largest stone carved Buddha statue was carved on a cliff by the river during the Tang Dynasty. Choose one of two ways to travel: Hiking: Walk down the cliff trail and enjoy a close-up view of the Buddha statue. By boat: overlooking the entire Buddha statue from the river.
Free experience of delicious food
Reserve free time to explore the Leshan food district and taste local signature snacks such as bowl chicken, sweet skinned duck, fried skewers, and specialty dumplings.
Tour FAQ
How long will this journey take▼
The whole one-day tour of Leshan Giant Buddha Scenic Area lasts about 9 hours.
How much does this trip cost▼
The one-day tour from Leshan Giant Buddha Scenic Area to Chengdu starts at $666, and the final price will be adjusted according to the travel date, the number of people in the group and optional additional items.
Is this itinerary suitable for people who are new to Laidu▼
Very suitable for first-time visitors to Chengdu. This route allows tourists to intuitively experience the local customs of Chengdu. The route planning is practical and reasonable, and the pace of private group travel is relaxed and comfortable.
User Reviews (10)
"Honestly I came for the Giant Buddha, but the local food stole the show for me. Sweet‑skinned duck, fried skewers, dumplings… I kept ordering more dishes. It was nice to have free time to explore without being herded around. The Buddha itself is magnificent, photos do not capture how massive it really is."
"Amazing ancient carving artwork! I hiked the cliff trail to admire it up close, just expect steep stairs going down and uphill again. The food district nearby serves genuine local flavours. Private transfer saved lots of travel trouble."
"Comfortable itinerary, glad we could head back early once we felt tired."
"A meaningful world‑heritage day trip. We took the boat to view the statue, it delivers the best overall view of the monument. The whole trip was well‑organized. Highly recommend for seniors travelling across Sichuan."
"Honestly I came for the Giant Buddha, but the local food stole the show for me. Sweet‑skinned duck, fried skewers, dumplings… I kept ordering more dishes. It was nice to have free time to explore without being herded around. The Buddha itself is magnificent, photos do not capture how massive it really is."
"The cliff trail has endless stone steps, prepare your legs. The ancient stone sculpture is breathtaking."
"It’s fascinating to learn this giant 71‑meter stone Buddha was carved back in Tang Dynasty. I liked that there was no strict fixed schedule. After visiting the site, we wandered the food area and tried several local snacks. Transport was well arranged."
"Brilliant day trip! Don’t skip classic bowl chicken skewers. We picked the boat route, relaxing!"
"Walking down the cliff trail to stand right beside the huge Buddha was such an emotional moment. I’ve seen many photos online, but nothing compares to seeing it in real life. I really appreciated how flexible this tour was — we weren’t rushed at all, and we stopped by a quiet little temple nearby on our own. The street food in the food district was spicy and fantastic, I loved every bite. Definitely one of my favourite days during our China trip."
"The boat view of Leshan Giant Buddha is absolutely unbeatable. You cannot get that full‑size perspective from the cliff path. The private transfer worked smoothly. The sweet‑skinned duck surprised me, way better than I expected. Worth the 1.5‑2 hours drive."
