Visiting Leshan & Mount Emei on China's Visa-Free Rules
How the 240-hour visa-free transit and 30-day visa-free entry work for a short Leshan Giant Buddha and Mount Emei trip from Chengdu.
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English-speaking local companions · Sichuan, China
See the Leshan Giant Buddha & Mount Emei with a local friend
We meet you, help you get around, book your tickets and private car, plan your days and take you to the best local food. Not a tour agency — just a trusted local by your side.
- English-speaking
- No big tour groups
- Passport tickets sorted
- Visa-free friendly
Why Leshan Buddy
Local knowledge, none of the hassle
Leshan and Mount Emei are stunning but tricky for foreign visitors — language, tickets and transport trip people up. We take care of all of it.
English-speaking, all day
Signs, ticket machines and menus are Chinese-only. We translate and smooth every step so you can relax.
Not a big group tour
Just you and a local friend. Your pace, your interests — no flag-following or fixed timetable.
Honest, no shopping stops
Fixed prices for the car and companion. Tickets and meals you pay directly, and never a forced souvenir detour.
The hard bits, handled
Passport tickets, shuttle buses and real-name registration all sorted before you arrive.
What we do
Five ways we make your trip easy
Local Companion & Meet-up
A friendly local who meets you, helps you get around, translates, and takes the stress out of your day at Leshan and Mount Emei.
From ¥800 / per day, plus ¥200 service fee
Trip Planning Help
Tell us your dates and interests and we build a realistic Leshan + Mount Emei plan around your schedule — transport, timings, tickets and food.
Free with any booking
Transfers & Ticket Booking
We pick you up and drop you off at your hotel in Chengdu or Leshan, meet trains at Leshan station and run direct Tianfu Airport–Leshan transfers. We also help you book Leshan and Mount Emei tickets — including the passport registration foreign visitors need.
Price on request
Full-Day Private Car
A private car with a licensed driver for the whole day, at your own pace, with as many stops as you like: anywhere in Leshan, including Mount Emei, or a Giant Buddha day from your Chengdu hotel.
From ¥600 / per day, car + driver (2–3 people)
Local Food Experience
We take you to the Sichuan dishes locals actually eat — Leshan street snacks and classics — and order and translate for you, spice level and allergies included.
About ¥150 / per person per meal, paid to the restaurant
Sample trips
Example days we can run for you
Follow these independently, or let us arrange the car, tickets and a companion and handle the logistics.
1 day (about 8 hours from Leshan, 10–11 hours from Chengdu)
Leshan Giant Buddha Day Trip from Chengdu
See the world's largest stone Buddha in a relaxed full day — a private car for the day, tickets and an English-speaking companion sorted for you. We pick you up at your hotel, in Chengdu or Leshan.
- Stand at the feet of the 71-metre Tang-dynasty Giant Buddha
- Optional river boat for the classic full-front view
- Walk the cliff-side stairway and Lingyun Temple
From ¥600per car, from Leshan (¥1,000 from Chengdu)View this trip
2 days / 1 night
Mount Emei 2-Day Sunrise Trip
Ride to the Golden Summit above the clouds, catch sunrise over a sea of cloud, and meet the mountain's famous monkeys — at a comfortable pace over two days.
- Sunrise and sea of clouds from the Golden Summit, above 3,000 m
- The vast golden Puxian (Samantabhadra) Buddha statue
- Ancient temples like Baoguo and Qingyin Pavilion
From ¥1,200per car for 2 days, from Leshan (¥2,000 from Chengdu)View this trip
2 days / 1 night
Leshan Buddha + Mount Emei in 2 Days
The classic Sichuan pairing done at a sane pace: the Giant Buddha on day one, the Golden Summit sunrise on day two, all logistics handled.
- Both UNESCO icons in one smooth trip
- Giant Buddha up close on day one
- Golden Summit sunrise on day two
From ¥1,200per car for 2 days, from Leshan (¥2,000 from Chengdu)View this trip
Prices in Chinese yuan (RMB). Entrance tickets and meals are not included: you pay them directly. See all prices
Leshan Food
Eat like a local in Sichuan
How it works
Booking is a quick chat, not a form marathon
- 1
Message us
Tell us your dates, group size and what you'd most like to see.
- 2
Get a plan
We reply with a realistic route and a clear price for the car and companion.
- 3
We meet you
Your companion or driver picks you up at your hotel, in Chengdu or Leshan.
- 4
Enjoy your day
Explore at your own pace while we handle the tricky logistics.
Travel guides
Plan with our free guides
Straight answers on visas, tickets and transport — written for foreign visitors.
Leshan Giant Buddha Tickets: Prices, Passport Entry & Hours
What foreign visitors need to know to enter the Leshan Giant Buddha — ticket prices, real-name passport entry, opening hours and the river-boat option.
Read moreHow to Visit the Leshan Giant Buddha: Routes, Map & Timing
A practical walking guide to the Leshan Giant Buddha Scenic Area — the main routes inside the park, what to see in order, how long it takes and when to go.
Read moreChengdu to Leshan & Mount Emei: Train vs Private Car
The fastest and easiest ways to get from Chengdu to the Leshan Giant Buddha and Mount Emei, and how to choose between high-speed rail and a private car.
Read more11 Must-Eat Foods in Leshan: The Local's Guide (2026)
From bobo chicken to sweet-skin duck — a practical guide to Leshan's signature dishes, where to find them, spice levels, and how to order like a local.
Read moreReady when you are
Tell us your dates and what you'd like to see. We usually reply within a few hours.