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Buddhism Journey in Sichuan for Real Spiritual Baptism
This is the real Buddhism pilgrimage journey and spiritual exploration in Sichuan. In 4 days, you’ll set your feet upon the path to Mount Emei, Leshan Giant Buddha, Wenshu Monastery and Baoguang Temple to have spiritual communication with Samantabhadra Bodhisattva, Maitreya Buddha, Manjusri Buddisattva… also, explore, meditate, pray to have more inner talk with yourselves and finally gain inner peace or get the answers you are seeking for…
Highlights of this tour
Ni Hao! Welcome to Chengdu, the hometown of giant panda. Your local guide and experienced driver will meet you at the airport or railway station, and escort you to Baoguang Temple - one of the top four temples of Zen Buddhism in west China, in Xindu District, 18 km from Chengdu.
After reach Baoguang Temple, you’ll begin to immerse yourselves in the peaceful environment with rich atmosphere of Buddhism. Touch “Fu” on the Screen Wall, pray in the Hall of Tianwang Hall, appreciate Dagoba with 13 Buddhist Sarira, have a look at the 518 statues of Arhats, enjoy some quiet time to stay with Buddha and get inner peace while visiting.
After the tour, drive back to your hotel in Chengdu.
In the morning, your guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel. After a two-hour drive from Chengdu, you’ll reach Leshan Giant Buddha, the largest carved stone Buddha in the world. Sitting at the confluence of three rivers, the 71-meter Big Buddha was carved on the cliff of Lingyun Mountain, used to calm the turbulent waters. Observe Giant Buddha in different angles and have careful look at his head, hair, ears, nose, eyes, shoulders, body, hands, feet, etc. Get down from Nine Bend Plank Road, look up the Big Buddha and pray in front of him. If you like, you can extend to Lingyun Temple and Wuyou Temple to rich your Buddhism journey.
After visiting the Big Buddha, go ahead to Mount Emei, one of the Four Sacred Buddhist Mountains in China. It takes 30 minutes from Leshan to Emei Mountain by road. You’ll pay Buddhism visit to Baoguo Temple, the biggest temple of Mount Emei at the mountain foot. It has several serene gardens with rare plants, a library of sutras and a huge porcelain Buddha. Another famous historical relic is the 25-ton bronze Bell, reputedly the second largest bell in China. While traveling deeper into the temple, you can have different views of Mount Emei.
Stay overnight at the foot of Mount Emei.
Buddhist Hiking Route: Qingyin Pavilion – Wannian Temple (about 3 hours); Leidongping – the Golden Summit (about 2 hours).
Today, you will first take an eco-car in the Scenic Area from Baoguo Temple to Wuxiangang Station. Enter the Scenic Area from Qingyin Pavilion, the most beautiful landscape of Mt. Emei, and start hiking to Wannian Temple. You will enjoy the amazing natural beauty of Emei Mountain en route.
After about 3-hour hiking, you will reach to Wannian Temple at the middle of the mountain. It is one of the most ancient temples on Emei Mountain. The highlight of the temple is a bronze statue of Bodhisattva Puxian sitting on a white elephant, which highly represent the foundry art practiced during the Song Dynasty (960 - 1279).
Then, you will take a cable car down to the parking lot. Move on to Leidongpin by eco-bus from Wannian Temple parking lot after a 1.5-hour drive.
The final hiking period is from Leidongping to the Golden Summit (altitude:3077 m), which may takes about 2 hours. Once you reach the Golden Summit, the top of Mt. Emei, you will be indulged by the breathtaking view from the summit.
Stay overnight in a local hotel / guesthouse at the Golden Summit.
If weather permits, you can get up early to witness the unforgettable sunrise at the top of Mount Emei. After breakfast, visit the Huazang Temple and witness the highest golden Buddha Statue of Samantabhadra Bodhisattva in the world. When you finished your Buddhism pilgrimage visit on Golden Summit, you will get down the mountain by eco-car, and be escorted back to Chengdu.
After getting back to Chengdu, you will be taken to a hidden spiritual Buddhist temple in the hustling downtown of Chengdu – Wenshu Monastery. Marvel at the exquisite Buddhist architecture, wander on the peaceful paths, soak in the reverent atmosphere and have a cup of tea to enjoy some peaceful moments.
Next is an impressive trip to the famous Jinli Old Street. Time steals away from you quietly while walking on the lively streets which are full of delicious local snacks, delicate artifacts, interesting folk shows, etc.
After the tour, you’ll be transferred back to your hotel or be driven to Chengdu airport / train station for your flight or train to next destination. Service ends!
Chengdu / Leshan / Mt. Emei / Chengdu
Chengdu / Leshan / Mt. Emei / Chengdu
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