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4-Day Chengdu, Leshan Giant Buddha and Mount Emei Tour

Combine Sichuan’s Buddhist landmarks with Chengdu’s pandas and street life on a four-day journey through the region.

Route map

Schematic route · not to scale

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Detailed itinerary

Day 1: Leshan and the foot of Mount Emei

Meet your guide after arriving in Chengdu and continue toward Leshan. The Giant Buddha is carved into the riverside cliff, with the surrounding landscape adding scale to the visit. A river cruise provides a different viewpoint when river conditions and the confirmed itinerary permit it.

Travel onward to Mount Emei, one of China’s major Buddhist mountains. Begin near its lower slopes with a visit to Baoguo Temple, where courtyards and halls introduce the mountain’s religious heritage. Stay overnight in the Mount Emei area.

Meals listed for day 1: lunch and dinner. Your arrival time must leave enough room for the planned visits.

Day 2: Mount Emei and the return to Chengdu

After breakfast, explore the mountain using the transport and walking route arranged for your departure. The Golden Summit area offers broad mountain views when visibility allows. Weather can bring cloud and mist, so the experience is shaped by the conditions on the day.

The planned itinerary also includes Fuhu Temple, a forested complex near the lower slopes. Your guide coordinates the summit and temple visits with the time required for the drive back to Chengdu. The evening is free for rest or independent exploration.

Meals listed for day 2: breakfast and lunch.

Day 3: Pandas and Chengdu neighborhoods

Start at the Chengdu panda research base, then have a Chinese lunch. Continue to Kuanzhai Xiangzi, the Wide and Narrow Alleys, to explore courtyard architecture, shops and teahouses.

Later, walk along Jinli, where traditional-style buildings, local snacks and craft stalls introduce another side of the city. Return to your hotel after the visits; any evening performance is confirmed separately.

Meals listed for day 3: breakfast and lunch.

Day 4: Departure transfer

Have breakfast, check out and transfer to the airport or railway station for your onward journey.

Planning your visit

We check arrival timing, mountain transport, the river cruise and hotel locations before confirming the route. Please tell us your preferred walking level and any concerns about altitude or steps.

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