1 day, about 10–11 hours · Short on time, visa-free transit visitors, first-time visitors
Leshan Giant Buddha Day Trip from Chengdu
See the world's largest stone Buddha in a relaxed full day from Chengdu — with pickup, tickets and an English-speaking companion sorted for you.
Highlights
- 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
- Lunch on Leshan specialities like sweet-skin duck
- Passport tickets and transport handled — no queueing stress
A day-by-day feel
07:30
Chengdu hotel pickup
Meet your driver (and companion, if booked) at your hotel and drive toward Leshan, roughly 1.5–2.5 hours by car, or take the high-speed train in about an hour.
09:30
Leshan Giant Buddha Scenic Area
Enter by scanning your passport. Choose the cliff stairway down past the Buddha, or a river boat for the head-on view. We help you pick based on crowds and your energy.
12:30
Local Leshan lunch
Break for Leshan classics — bobo chicken, qiaojiao beef soup or sweet-skin duck — ordered and translated for you.
14:00
Oriental Buddha Park or Wuyou Temple (optional)
Add a quieter temple or the reclining-Buddha park if you have time and energy.
16:00
Return to Chengdu
Head back, arriving in Chengdu in the early evening. Drop-off at your hotel.
What's included
- Hotel-to-hotel private transport or train assistance
- Leshan Giant Buddha ticket with passport registration
- English-speaking companion (optional add-on)
- Local food recommendations and ordering help
Not included
- Meals and drinks (paid as you go, we help you order)
- Optional river boat and cable-car fees
- Personal expenses and tips
Ready when you are
Tell us your dates and what you'd like to see. We usually reply within a few hours.