Chengdu: Leshan Giant Buddah 8 Hour Tour
- Experience high-speed train to visit the Leshan Giant Buddha, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Wander in ancient towns and experience the charm of traditional local architecture.
- Taste authentic local snacks and enjoy unique Sichuan flavors.
- Learn about profound Buddhist culture and rich local history and traditions.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Your Hotel
- The tour guide will meet you at your hotel in Chengdu
High-speed Train Station
We will help you to arrange the tickets and take you to experience the high speed train in China
Leshan Giant Buddah
Start visiting Leshan Giant Buddha, the world’s largest stone Buddha. You can see it up close or take a river cruise.
Local Food Street
After visiting the Buddha, go to Leshan’s famous local food street to taste authentic and popular local snacks, and experience local food culture.
Heading Back
Going back to Chengdu.
Ending Point
Your Hotel
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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Professional Guide Fee
- Tickets to Leshan Giant Buddah
- All transportation costs(about 35USD)
- All internal shuttle fees(about 5USD)
- Meals and drinks
- Personal expenses
Tour Important Information
- Book 2 days in advance.
- Please make sure you have installed the apps that work for payments in China.
- Most shops accept card or mobile payments, but it’s best to carry some cash just in case.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
About Tour Guide Cade J.
Hi, I’m Cade, a local guide based in Chengdu.
If you’re planning a trip to China and feel a bit confused about how things work here - don’t worry, that’s exactly where I come in.
I help travelers explore Chengdu (and beyond) in a simple and relaxed way. No complicated plans, no rushing around - just a smooth trip where everything actually works.
- Want to see the pandas without wasting half your day in queues?
- Need help figuring out trains, tickets, or how to get around?
- Or just prefer having someone local to make things easier?
That’s basically what I do.
Most of my guests are not looking for a “tour guide with a flag”, but someone who can:
- plan your route properly and make the most of your time
- help you avoid common travel problems and tourist traps
- stay away from overly crowded tourist spots when possible
- experience the real local culture, not just the surface
- keep everything transparent with no hidden costs
- make the whole trip feel easy and smooth
I’m flexible with plans, so whether you already have an idea or have no clue where to start, we can figure it out together.
Just send me a message and tell me what you’re thinking.
$199/ per group
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