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What to do and see in Leshan, Sichuan: The Best Cultural Tours
Leshan, formerly known as Jiading, is a prefecture-level city located at the confluence of the Dadu and Min rivers in Sichuan Province, China. Leshan is located on the southwestern fringe of the Red Basin in southern Sichuan, about 120 km (75 mi) from Chengdu. At the 2010 census, its population was 3,235,759 whom 662,814 lived in the built-up (or metro) area made of Shizhong district, as Wutongqiao and Jinkouhe districts are not conurbated yet.
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1. Leshan Giant Buddha Day Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Our driver has many years of experience in receiving foreign tourists, and has prepared a written description of the Leshan Giant Buddha in the car to ensure that you can complete the entire tour smoothly, and there is no guide to save you a part of the cost.
Inclusions: Fuel surcharge, Bottled water, Driver, Private transportation
Exclusions: Gratuities, Tourist guide, Tickets
Reviewed By 123pordiego
If you are looking to have an incredible trip ask for Wu Cheng. He is very professional and give his 100% to help you in anything you need. He was all the time nice and very flexible with the time and the places you want to visit. I strongly recommend this tour and to him. About the Buddah, please consider weather conditions and the fact that you have to go downstairs and upstairs. It worth it, but will require some physic condition to get it.
2. Tea Village in lost Town and Buddha 1 day tour
Overall Ratings
4.7 based on 19 reviews
The Buddha is located to the east of Leshan City, Sichuan Province, at the confluence of three rivers, namely, Min River, Qingyi River, and Dadu River. It is carved into the cliffs of Mt. Lingyun. A local saying describes the Buddha like this: "The Mountain unveils a Buddha, while the Buddha fades into the mountain." our tour is NOT ONLY FOR BUDDHA, but also we shall show you deep into the villager's life nearby. In the none touristy town, you can see the oldest tea house, hand crafts shop, local food market, and also the traditional lcoal courtyard house, and family visiting. Local snack is a mini foodie tour in this town. Green tea is so wellkknown in Sichuan, so the beatiful tea planation we can not missing. Go to the nature world, and try to pick the tea by yourself, and make tea in the local family. This is kind of great experience during your China trip.
Inclusions: Excellent English Speaking Local Guide, Nice Comfortable Car/Van for Transports, Giant Buddha Boat Trip, None Touristy Old Town (time traveler), Local old tea house from Qing Dynasty (600+ years old), many kinds of old hand crafts shop experience, old courtyard house family visting, local snack mini foodie tour, Tea Plantation Visiting, Tea pickinig experience, Tea farmer house visiting, Tea making experience, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By guangfengl
Sheldon is a very professional guide. He has many interesting stories to share and he takes good care of us.
3. Private Tour of Chengdu Panda Center and Leshan Giant Buddha
Overall Ratings
4.6 based on 5 reviews
The giant pandas are not only Chinese national treasures but also beloved by people around the world. This full day customized private tour guarantees the best experience of the top attractions in Chengdu - giant pandas in Chengdu Panda Breeding Center and the spectacular Leshan Giant Buddha.
Inclusions: Private transportation, English-speaking guide, Bottled water, Local lunch, Fuel surcharge and tax, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Entrance ticket fees
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By WorldTravler1946
Highly recommend both these sights. I would definitely so a private tour to both places. The guides know where to go, where to stand on the boat and where to get the best pictures. This was a two day trip for both sights.
4. Private Day Tour to Leshan Grand Buddha from Chengdu
Overall Ratings
4.2 based on 25 reviews
See the world’s largest stone Buddha statue! Standing at an astounding 233 feet (71 meters), the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Grand Buddha of Leshan is proof of the significance of this religion in ancient China. Your private guide will lead you on an illuminating journey up and down the trails around the whole structure, and you’ll visit ancient Buddhist temples along the way. Your tour will include private transportation from Chengdu and a delicious Chinese lunch at a popular local restaurant.
Inclusions: Professional English-speaking guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle, Lunch, Admission of Giant Buddha(optional hiking ticket or boat ticket), Private transportation
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By Riccinni
Worley was a great guide who took us to at least four major tourist attractions in Chengdu in four hours from pickup to our hotel at the W and back. She is very knowledgeable including history of religions, architecture, and is a big panda fan. The tour was not the typical bike ride we are used to where we stayed on bikes the majority of the time. We took the metro and walked around the places we visited on this tour and probably traveled on bike for about 10 km. It was a wonderful introduction of the city that allowed us to see Wenshu Monastery, Kuanzhai Alley, People’s Park, and Qingyang Palace. We were pressed on time otherwise Worley would’ve spent more time in the locations. Thank you, Worley, for the great tour!
5. Day Tour: Chengdu Panda Breeding Base and Leshan Giant Buddha
Overall Ratings
3.2 based on 11 reviews
Enjoy a trip to popular Chengdu Panda Breeding Base, Leshan Giant Buddha Statue, and Chengdu Tianfu Square. English-speaking tour guide and air-conditioned coach service.
Inclusions: Hotel pick-up from Chengdu downtown hotels, Escorted walking tour at Chengdu Panda Base, Option A for an escorted walking tour along Leshan Giant Buddha or option B of a boat ride around the Buddha., Before arriving at Leshan Buddha, passengers need to vote for the choice of walking tour from the foot to head of the Buddha (Option A) or taking a boat ride (Option B). You need to make an agreement for the whole team to do together. The visiting time only allows to choose one option. By taking the boat ride, you will miss the walking tour., English-speaking tour guide service, Transfers between attractions
Exclusions: Extra cost for optional photo opportunity with baby panda by request (RMB$2,000/person, proceed goes to Panda Research and Protection Program), Lunch, Optional Sichuan Opera performance at a traditional tea house in Chengdu (RMB$160/person for VIP seat; RMB$120 for regular seat), Gratuities for guide and driver (recommended)
Reviewed By melonyr741
DO NOT use this tour company if you are not from China. Our experience was nothing but a huge disaster. We ended up paying to literally experience the land on our own and get completely lost and we were not able to enjoy the beauty the rice terraces had to offer. The tour company only gave back half our money after all the struggles we went through and many many emails later.
6. China Discovery Tour: Beijing, Xian, Guilin, Chengdu 11 Days with 4 Star Hotel
Overall Ratings
2.0 based on 1 reviews
Perfect combination of Chinese destinations from Beijing to Xi'an, Guilin and Chengdu. This a multi day tour with different themes. Explore the history, nature, wildlife, and local life of China. You will stay in 4 and 5 Star Hotels, and all the entry fees to tourist attractions are included in the base price. There is no hidden fee or tax.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Hotel fees in Beijing (3 Nights), Hotel fees in Xi'an (3 Nights), Hotel fees in Guilin (2 Nights), Hotel fees in Chengdu (2 Nights), Bullet train from Beijing to Xi'an, Flight from Xi'an to Guilin, Flight from Guilin to Chengdu, Daily city tours with transportation, All Entry fees to tourist attractions, English speaking tour guide, Free Invitation Letter, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: International Flights, Chinese Visa
Reviewed By carmelom10
Do not spend money for other shows THIS IS THE BEST .... costumes .... music ... coreography ... lights ... waterfalls and real birds
7. Private Day Tour: Leshan Buddha Of Chengdu
Visit the amazing Leshan Giant Buddha, considered the largest stone Buddha statue in the world. Carved into the hillside overlooking the confluence of three rivers, the 232-foot-tall (71-meter) sculpture offers many vantage points for viewing. A restaurant lunch plus round-trip hotel transport from Chengdu are included in this private day trip with a personal guide.
Inclusions: Lunch, English and Chinese speaking tour guide, Transport by private vehicle, Entrance fee charge of sites
Exclusions: Gratuities, Souvenir photos (available for purchase)
Reviewed By Becky H
So this has been a dream come true for me, to see pandas in China, without them being in a zoo. I don't why it has taken so long? In January, I finally got to spend a whole day working with other volunteers, cleaning and feeding some pandas that were, ironically, given by the Austrian government. Actually most of the pandas were captive born, with just a few getting ready for the re-wilding project. There's a lot to do and learn about panda conservation. Travelling to the sanctuary by private car on a really polluted morning was a bit depressing. In contrast, the sanctuary was completely impressive and well supported by foreign donations. I loved the programme and it seemed to work well for the community too. In the morning, I cleaned and fed bamboo and cakes. Then I paid extra to sit next to a cub, which I can't share on social media as I signed a disclosure document. After a somewhat spicy lunch, I toured the other pandas at leisure and then watched a really good documentary about the earthquake and the research approaches to sustain wild pandas. It was really sad to see how badly the earthquake damaged the scientist's endeavours. Yes, my contribution was expensive. I paid $840 for a day, yes, a day! That's a lot of money. Well conservation is always going to be about money, and on this occasion, I used my savings to learn more about pandas and that was worthwhile. I booked with Viator.
8. All Inclusive Boutique Tour of Giant Buddha From Chengdu
Accompanied by local friendly tour guide, enjoy private round-trip transfer from Chengdu downtown hotel, spend full day to explore the World Heritage listed Giant Buddha in Leshan, marvel at the intricate construction of the Buddha’s hair, walk down a twisting staircase on the left side of the statue, be amazed by the largest carved Buddha of 71 meters high, admire architectural and structural designs of Lingyun Temple and Wuyou Temple, and enjoy flavorsome lunch in a local restaurant.
Inclusions: Private tour, Private transportation, Professional tour guide, Chinese lunch, Bottled water, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Entrance ticket fee
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By antonioramil
I do recommend Bella as a tour guide. She combines professionality, very good knowledge and sympathy to make a very pleasant visit. She was extremely helpful as well. Antonio
9. One Day Private Tour of Leshan Giant Buddha, Huanglongxi Ancient Town
Discover Chengdu's highlights and the world heritages in Leshan on this tour, which not only offers you a chance to spend happy hours with cute pandas, but also an amazing view of the Giant Buddha.
Inclusions: Professional guide, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Lunch, Bottled water
Exclusions: Gratuities, Entrance fee
Reviewed By veronicacF8473KW
It is a must see. It requires walking and to be able to climb stairs. It is wonderful as the weather is also cooler this time of year. The Ming Tombs were also pretty awesome.
10. From Chengdu: Panda Base and Giant Buddha in One Day
This full day private tour gives you the best experience of the top attractions in Chengdu, giant pandas in Chengdu Panda Breeding Center and the amazing Giant Buddha in Leshan. Private English-speaking guide, air-conditioned vehicle, entrance fee and local lunch are all included.
Inclusions: Private tour, Private transportation, English-speaking guide, Chinese lunch, Bottled water, Hotel pickup & drop-off, Entrance ticket fees
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By lindatan2016
is a beautiful city, delicious steamboats and local cuisines, interesting local shopping, gardens and eating arcades,most of the places can be access with the subways and buses. and easily join the one day tour or 2 days through the hotel or the local tour agents scatter along the streets .
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