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6 stops within 30 km of Leshan Giant Buddha. A sample itinerary that PreeChina can turn into a private, custom or tailor-made tour.
At a Glance
Price
Per person, in US dollars. The price covers the guide, the ground service, and the transport, meals and tickets in the itinerary, and it falls as the group grows. What a price includes and leaves out.
| Travelers | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day trip | USD 305 | USD 220 | USD 185 | USD 175 | USD 160 | USD 155 | USD 145 | USD 135 |
Premium hotels and first-class rail raise the price: the selectors on Private Tours show by how much. The final price is confirmed in writing before anything is booked.
Why This Route
Recorded as the world's largest stone Buddha, 71 metres tall, cut straight from the cliff where three rivers meet, with an invisible 1,200-year-old drainage system keeping it intact.
Leshan Giant Buddha lies 0 km from central Leshan in a straight line. This route stays within 30 km of it. The stops are Mahao Cliff Tombs, Suji Ancient Town, Mount Emei, Feilai Hall, Zhongyan Temple.
The Leshan city guide covers the city itself.
Itinerary
Leshan Giant Buddha (乐山大佛). Recorded as the world's largest stone Buddha, 71 metres tall, cut straight from the cliff where three rivers meet, with an invisible 1,200-year-old drainage system keeping it intact.Start here.
Mahao Cliff Tombs (麻浩崖墓). A 1,900-year-old vertical city of the dead, 544 Han-dynasty cliff tombs carved into red sandstone, including China's earliest known Buddha image (37cm, 2nd century AD) and a high-relief "Jing Ke Assassinating the King of Qin" scene, right next to the Leshan Giant Buddha.0.8 km from the previous stop, 0.8 km from Leshan Giant Buddha, straight line
Suji Ancient Town (苏稽古镇). Bobo chicken began in this town, and the original shops still operate.8.9 km from the previous stop, 8.8 km from Leshan Giant Buddha, straight line
Mount Emei (峨眉山). One of the four sacred Buddhist mountains and the seat of Samantabhadra.20 km from the previous stop, 29 km from Leshan Giant Buddha, straight line
Feilai Hall (大庙飞来殿). A Yuan and Ming timber hall with its roof frame intact.2.1 km from the previous stop, 30 km from Leshan Giant Buddha, straight line
Zhongyan Temple (中岩寺). As a boy, Su Shi studied here under Wang Fang.38 km from the previous stop, 25 km from Leshan Giant Buddha, straight line
Stops run from Leshan Giant Buddha outward, each next stop being the closest one left. We do not list clock times here: your private itinerary sets the pace, the order and the start time with you.
Map
The gold marker is Leshan Giant Buddha. Numbers follow the route order. We do not draw a line because it would not follow roads.
Stop by Stop
Start of the route
Recorded as the world's largest stone Buddha, 71 metres tall, cut straight from the cliff where three rivers meet, with an invisible 1,200-year-old drainage system keeping it intact.
0.8 km from Leshan Giant Buddha, straight line
A 1,900-year-old vertical city of the dead, 544 Han-dynasty cliff tombs carved into red sandstone, including China's earliest known Buddha image (37cm, 2nd century AD) and a high-relief "Jing Ke Assassinating the King of Qin" scene, right next to the Leshan Giant Buddha.
8.8 km from Leshan Giant Buddha, straight line
Bobo chicken began in this town, and the original shops still operate. Qiaojiao beef broth is the other dish.
29 km from Leshan Giant Buddha, straight line
One of the four sacred Buddhist mountains and the seat of Samantabhadra. Monkeys and the sea of clouds at the Golden Summit are common sights.
30 km from Leshan Giant Buddha, straight line
A Yuan and Ming timber hall with its roof frame intact.
25 km from Leshan Giant Buddha, straight line
As a boy, Su Shi studied here under Wang Fang. Tradition says he named the temple's Fish-Calling Pond, and through it met Wang Fu, Wang Fang's daughter. The cliffs hold Tang and Song carvings and inscriptions.
Distances
| # | Stop | Type | From Leshan Giant Buddha | From previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leshan Giant Buddha | Heritage Site | - | - |
| 2 | Mahao Cliff Tombs | Heritage Site | 0.8 km | 0.8 km |
| 3 | Suji Ancient Town | Ancient Town | 8.8 km | 8.9 km |
| 4 | Mount Emei | UNESCO Site | 29 km | 20 km |
| 5 | Feilai Hall | Historic Building | 30 km | 2.1 km |
| 6 | Zhongyan Temple | Buddhist Temple | 25 km | 38 km |
Straight-line distances. Road distances are longer.
Getting There
| From | Straight line | We plan it as | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leshan | 0 km | 1 day | City guide |
| Chengdu | 127 km | 1 day | City guide |
Straight-line distances from the city centre. Road and rail distances are longer. Your private itinerary sets the pace and the order with you.
Independent Travel
Arranging these 6 stops yourself keeps the budget lower. It also means booking each one and the transfers between them. Compare a private tour with independent travel, or ask PreeChina to plan it.
Custom Tour
This route is a starting point: 1 day and 6 stops. PreeChina plans it as a private, tailor-made trip and changes the stops, the days and the pace to your group.
Questions
Leshan Giant Buddha lies 0 km from central Leshan in a straight line. The road distance is longer.
The stops on this route, with straight-line distances from Leshan Giant Buddha, are Mahao Cliff Tombs (0.8 km), Suji Ancient Town (8.8 km), Mount Emei (29 km), Feilai Hall (30 km), Zhongyan Temple (25 km).
Mahao Cliff Tombs, at 0.8 km in a straight line.
We plan it as 1 day. Your private itinerary sets the pace and the order with you.
Anyone who wants a slow day. The route links 6 stops, so each visit is short. Tell PreeChina which stops matter most and the others can go.
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This route is in Sichuan. The province page lists its city guides, themes, museums and other routes.
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Tell us when you arrive in Leshan, who is travelling and how much time you have. We build the route around your group.
