Moderate
Mt. Emei & Leshan: 2-Day Zen Mountains
Golden Summit · Samantabhadra · Leshan Giant Buddha
2 days / 1 night2–12 peopleFrom $330 pp
Trip Highlights
- Golden Summit (3,077 m): sea of clouds, Buddha's halo, holy lamps
- The Ten-Direction Samantabhadra statue and Huazang Temple
- Qingyin Pavilion, One-Line Sky and the wild monkey zone
- Leshan Giant Buddha — 71 m carved into the cliff
- Nine-Bend Plank Path and the confluence of three rivers
Day-by-Day Itinerary
1
Chengdu → Mt. Emei Golden Summit
Mt. Emei- Drive to Mt. Emei (approx. 160 km / 2.5 hrs); shuttle to Leidongping
- Cableway up to the Golden Summit
- Worship the Ten-Direction Samantabhadra; sea of clouds and peaks
Breakfast included
Stay: Hotel on Mt. Emei
2
Mt. Emei → Leshan Giant Buddha → Chengdu
Leshan- Mid-mountain highlights: Qingyin Pavilion, One-Line Sky, Wannian Temple, monkey zone
- Drive to Leshan (approx. 35 km / 1 hr)
- Leshan Giant Buddha and Nine-Bend Plank Path; optional river cruise
- Return to Chengdu (approx. 150 km / 2 hrs)
Breakfast included
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What's Included
- Comfortable private vehicle throughout
- 1 night hotel (twin-share) on Mt. Emei
- 1 breakfast included; lunches/dinners self-arranged
- Excellent English-speaking guide service
- First-gate tickets: Mt. Emei, Leshan Giant Buddha
- Driver/guide meal & lodging allowance, bottled water
Not Included
- Mt. Emei shuttle ¥90; Golden Summit cableway ¥120; Wannian cableway ¥110; Leshan boat ¥70 (optional)
- Half-mountain temple minor tickets, personal spending
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I see the sea of clouds and Buddha's halo?
Both are weather-dependent natural phenomena and can't be guaranteed, but clear mornings at the Golden Summit offer the best chance. The views and temples are spectacular regardless.
Do I have to climb a lot?
Cableways and shuttles cover the steepest sections, so the major sights are accessible with moderate walking. Wear non-slip shoes for the half-mountain trails and the Leshan plank path.
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