4 Days Chengdu, Leshan and Mount Emei Tour

This trip brings together the best attractions of Sichuan. If you are a history buff, Sanxingdui ruins will surely fascinate you. If you love nature, Mount Emei and Leshan will not disappoint you. If you love pandas, the Panda Base is not to be missed.

From $994
Including Flights/ High Speed Train Fees.

What to Expect

● Feel the slow life in Chengdu and visit the lovely panda.

● Feel the solemnity and magnificence of the Leshan Giant Buddha, step foot on the top of Emei where the clouds and mists are like a fairyland, and enjoy the serenity and peace that transcends the world.

● Step into the ruins of Sanxingdui to explore the mystery of ancient Shu civilization.

Tour Itinerary

DAY 1 Chengdu - Leshan

Chengdu - Leshan Giant Buddha - Emeishan Baoguo Temple
4+stars Hotel
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After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel and driven about 2 hours from Chengdu to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site - Leshan Giant Buddha, which with a total height of 71 meters is the largest Buddha statue in the world.

You can climb the hill to the Buddha's head department for a closer look, and then walk down the stone steps to its foot to enjoy the full view.
(Please note that you may have to queue if you visit the Big Buddha during peak hours.)

After visiting the Giant Buddha, you can drive for about 45 minutes to the largest temple at the foot of Mount Emei,the Baoguo Temple.

Optional Activities
You can join an amazing 30-minute boat cruise.(at an additional cost) The boat will take you to the front of the Giant Buddha to enjoy the wonderful panoramic view.

DAY 2 Emeishan - Chengdu

Mount Emei - Leidongping - the Golden Summit
4+stars Hotel
Breakfast

After breakfast you will visit Mount Emei. One of the few World Heritage Sites that is both a cultural and natural heritage You will first arrive at Lei Dong Ping (2400 meters above sea level), you will walk along the stone steps for about 30 minutes to reach the cable car station and you will have the chance to see wild monkeys along the way.

Then take a cable car (about 5 minutes) to reach the Golden Summit (3,077 meters), which is the biggest highlight and essence of Mount Emei. It can be called the largest and highest place of worship of Chinese Buddhism in the world.

After about 1.5 hours of sightseeing at the Golden Peak, return to the tour center. Then your car is ready to transfer you to Chengdu (about 2.5~3 hours).

DAY 3 Chengdu

The Sanxingdui Ruins - Chengdu People's Park - Jinli Street
4+stars Hotel
Breakfast

In the morning, you will visit the Sanxingdui Ruins, which is dubbed as one of the world's greatest archeological discoveries of the 20th century.

In the afternoon, you will step into Chengdu People's Park to experience the unique leisure and ease of this city. The relaxation of napping, the clash of mahjong, the joy of natural ear cleaning.

At nightfall, you will step into the Jinli Street. You will be tempted by a wide range of food, exquisite handicrafts and interesting folklore performances.

Recommend for Free Time

1) Enjoy a delicious Sichuan cuisine/hotpot at a local restaurant.
2) Watch a wonderful Sichuan Opera show, including folk opera, face-changing, spitting fire, rolling lanterns and other delightful entertainment (these are usually performed between 20:00~21:30).

DAY 4 Chengdu Departure

Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding - Transfer to the airport/ railway station
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Breakfast

Early in the morning, you will visit the Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in Chengdu. Here is the cozy home of more than a hundred of pandas of different ages.You can observe pandas up close and learn facts about pandas.

In the afternoon, our driver will pick up you and transfer to the airport for your flight to your next destination or home. We wish you a wonderful memory of your trip and look forward to meeting you again.