2-Day Private Tour of Leshan Grand Buddha and Emei Shan including Monastery Stay

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Overview

Discover the incredible UNESCO World Heritage-listed sites of Leshan on an all-inclusive 2-day tour from Chengdu. Accompanied by a private guide, witness the colossal majesty of Leshan Grand Buddha, the largest stone Buddha sculpture in the world, and soar over the magnificent Emei Shan (Mt Emei) during an exhilarating cable car ride. See sacred shrines and beautiful Buddhist temples; spend the night in an enchanting monastery; and appease an appetite for authenticity with traditional Chinese meals. Relish the freedom and flexibility of this private tour and enjoy the undivided attention of your guide throughout your experience.

2-day tour of Leshan Grand Buddha and Emei Shan with a private guide
Explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Grand Buddha, the largest stone Buddha sculpture in the world
Enjoy magnificent aerial views from the Golden Summit of Emei Shan
Learn the history behind these ancient temples from your private guide
Enjoy overnight accommodation at a Baoguo Monastery and get a glimpse of traditions in an ancient religious temple
All-inclusive private tour gives you more flexibility on your daily agendas, including meals and site visits
Private guide ensures a more personalized and in-depth experience

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Accompanied by a private guide, immerse yourself in the legendary landmarks of Leshan; marvel at the colossal stature of the Leshan Grand Buddha and gasp at the natural splendor of Emei Shan (Mt Emei). Spend the night at Baguo Monastery, an ancient temple that exudes a tranquil atmosphere, and feast upon traditional Chinese meals at times convenient to you. Enjoy round-trip transportation in a private, air-conditioned vehicle from your Chengdu hotel and tailor your itinerary according to your personal interests.Please see the Itinerary section below for further details of the tour.ItineraryDay 1: Leshan Grand Buddha (L, D)After private pickup from your Chengdu hotel, enjoy a relaxing 2-hour drive to the Leshan Grand Buddha. Spend four hours on a guided exploration of the surrounding trails and visit the Wuyou Temple, which houses a large number of calligraphic paintings and various Buddhist artifacts. At the foot of this structure, admire its grandeur - at 233 feet (71 m) high and 92 feet (28 m) wide, it is the largest stone Buddha sculpture in the entire world!A short drive will take you to the foot of UNESCO World Heritage-listed Emei Shan. Covering an area of about 10 acres (4 ha), there is plenty to see on a walking tour with your guide, like the classical Chinese courtyard surrounded by springs and ponds or the Tiger-Taming Temple, allegedly named because of a pillar built in front that protects people from tiger attacks.Spend the night at Baoguo Monastery, an ancient temple where you can witness elements of Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism.Day 2: Emei Shan (B, L)After breakfast, follow your guide to the excursion bus that will take you to the cable car station. Board the cable car with your guide to ascend Emei Shan to the Golden Summit. Upon disembarking, find yourself among a sea of clouds at 9,842 feet (3,000 m) above sea level. If you wake up early enough, you can enjoy a gorgeous sunrise from the summit that many people come from afar to witness.See the tallest golden statue of Puxian, standing at 157 feet (48 m) high. Explore two traditional Buddhist temples - the Woyun Nunnery and Hua Zang Si, where you will find countless padlocks inscribed with couples' names to symbolize eternal love. After spending a whole day atop Emei Shan, your guide will lead you back to the cable cars to descend the mountain, where you'll embark on your journey back to Chengdu.

2-Day Private Tour of Leshan Grand Buddha and Emei Shan including Monastery Stay

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