Hotel Pickup and Transfer to Leshan
Meet your guide and driver at your Chengdu hotel and travel by private vehicle to the Leshan Giant Buddha area. Driving time is approximately two hours, depending on your departure point and traffic.
Leshan Giant Buddha: Mountain, River & Huanglongxi
9 hoursChengdu
Why you will love this trip
One giant Buddha, two ways to experience it, then a slow ancient-town afternoon. Travel privately from Chengdu to Leshan, choose either a closer mountain walk or a scenic river cruise according to your interests and pace, enjoy a flexible local lunch, and continue to Huanglongxi Ancient Town. End with old streets, traditional architecture, riverside time, local snacks and a tea break rather than another rushed checklist.
Highlights
- 1Choose a closer mountain walk or a scenic river cruise to suit your interests and pace.
- 2Explore the remarkable Leshan Giant Buddha before slowing down in the riverside lanes of Huanglongxi Ancient Town.
- 3Leave room for local snacks, traditional architecture and a relaxing tea break.
- 4Enjoy private transportation from Chengdu, with a sightseeing option selected in advance.
Itinerary
A time-by-time plan from the planner who runs this trip, including transport and meals where arranged.
- 09:00–11:00
- 11:00–13:00/14:00
Leshan Giant Buddha — Choose One Viewing Style
Option A: Mountain walking route, allowing approximately 2.5–3 hours; the final route depends on plank-road access and queues. Option B: River cruise, viewing the full Buddha from the water; sailing is usually around 30–40 minutes plus waiting and boarding time.
- 13:00–14:00
Leshan Lunch
Choose a local restaurant and enjoy Leshan flavors. Lunch timing may shift according to the actual Buddha visit.
- 14:00–15:30
Transfer to Huanglongxi Ancient Town
Travel by private vehicle to Huanglongxi. The drive is estimated at approximately 1.5 hours and will be confirmed according to the days traffic.
- 15:30–17:30
Huanglongxi Ancient Town — Slow-Life Experience
Walk old streets, admire traditional architecture, rest beside the river, try local snacks or experience tea-house culture. There is no requirement for every guest to complete the same checklist.
- After 17:30
Return to Chengdu
Return to your Chengdu hotel, expected around 18:30–19:00 depending on traffic.
What is included
In the price
- Private vehicle and professional driver
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Leshan Giant Buddha admission arrangement according to the confirmed option
- Leshan Giant Buddha admission arrangement according to the confirmed option
- Huanglongxi Ancient Town guided experience
Not included
- Local lunch, snacks and drinks
- Optional sightseeing upgrade unless confirmed
- Personal purchases
- Travel insurance
- Guide and driver gratuities
Cancellation policy
- 48 hours before — Full refund
- 24 to 48 hours before — 50% refund
- 24 hours before — Non-refundable
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