All Inclusive Chengdu Private Day Tour to Leshan Giant Buddha andCity Highlights
Combine visits to Leshan Giant Buddha and City highlights in one full-day private tour from Chengdu. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, discover the incredible UNESCO World Heritage-listed sites of Leshan Giant Buddha, marvel at the world’s largest stone Buddha statue from different view. Explore Lingyun Temple and Wuyou Temple and enjoy a boat cruise for the panoramic view of Giant Buddha. Then, travel back to city to see Chengdu highlights from historical sties and temples to gardens, parks, pandas and markets. Customize your own itinerary and travel at your own pace, and stop to snap photos, grab a souvenir or explore. This private tour including English speaking tour guide, travel by private air-conditioned vehicle, entrance fee, boat ride, lunch and round trip hotel transfer.
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All Inclusive Chengdu Private Day Tour to Leshan Giant Buddha andCity Highlights
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What's included in All Inclusive Chengdu Private Day Tour to Leshan Giant Buddha andCity Highlights
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Leshan Giant Buddha (Da Fo)
Meet up at the lobby of your Chengdu Downtown hotel in the morning, greeting by your knowledgeable and friendly personal guide then transferred by an air-conditioned vehicle to Leshan Giant Buddha(approx.2.5 hours), relax on the way and enjoy beautiful countryside view. As the UNESCO Sites, construction of the Leshan Buddha, begun in the year 713 in the Tang Dynasty, and finished in the year 803, the statue took people more than 90 years to carve. During these years, thousands of workers had expended their efforts and wisdom on the project. As the biggest carved stone Buddha in the world, the Giant Buddha is featured in poetry, song and story. Follow your tour guide to explore the whole area, you will view Buddha from different view.
Lingyun Temple
Your first stop is the Lingyun Temple which located behind the Grand Buddha’s head. Marvel at the elaborate construction of the Buddha's coiled hair, which is made up of around 1,020 twisted buns. Walk inside and marvel at the intricate sculptures and wall designs of the temple. Then absorb panoramic views of three rivers converging prettily below. Then, follow your guide walk down approximately 30 minutes toward the left side of the Grand Buddha. When you reach the bottom, gasp at the 233-foot (71-meter) height of the largest carved Buddha in the entire world and capture fantastic photographs of the sacred site.
Wuyou Temple
Next, explore the right side of the Buddha to discover the Wuyou Temple which contains an abundance of terra-cotta sculptures and calligraphic paintings. Stroll around the temple with your tour guide, learn more information about the Buddhism. If the line to Wuyou Temple too long, you will take a river cruise for the panoramic view of Giant Buddha instead. Afterwards heading back to Chengdu City.
Inclusions
- Entrance fee
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Travel by private vehicle
- English speaking tour guide
- Boat ride at Leshan Giant Buddha
- Gratuites
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Pickup and Dropoff
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Additional Information
Your tour guide will hold your name sign waiting in the lobby of your hotel
