4 Days Sichuan Buddhism Tour

Full Itinerary Day by day (Can Be Customized)

Day 1 Chengdu – Baoguang Temple

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.

Day 2 Chengdu – Leshan – Emeishan (B)

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.

Day 3 Mount Emei (B)

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.

Day 4 Emeishan – Chengdu (B)

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!

The quotation for this trip is from Request Per Person

1. This price is for one person, based on a group of 2 adults sharing one standard double-bed room in 4-star hotel and traveling with our private tour in low seasons.
2. This price is subject to change according your traveling season, group size, hotel class, change of activities in your itinerary and possible fluctuation of currency exchange rate. If you want a lower price, you can get more people to join you, or use economy class hotels.
3. This price is only valid to March 31, 2022.
4. Reference exchange rate of USD 1= RMB 6.45. The final quote is based on current exchange rate. It may change according to the currency fluctuation, while the RMB quotation will be remained the same.

How Our Teams Serve you at China Discovery

"Highest Standards of Quality and Honesty" is the core value of each specialized team at China Discovery.

Eveyone in our company is working hard for only one goal, which is to ensure the highest level of service, luxury, and attention to detail from the minute you begin planning your trip, to the day you return home.

Check What our Customers Say...

This feedback is for Vivien Li our travel agent at China Discovery has been long overdue. (Sorry for that Vivien). :

Vivien planned our first trip to the Silkroad in Summer 2021. Vivien has been a great support from the beginning to the end in organizing the whole trip and was always there to answer all my questions. Since we travelled with a small child she also put a lot of effort in our travel itineray and included the starting and end time for all our activities. This helped us a lot. It was the first time we had a guide with us and she found a great guide for us. We were really excited to start our Silkroad trip in August and it was a great trip. We enjoyed every minute. Unfortunately with few Covid cases coming up we had to return to Shanghai. During this time Vivien also was a big help in organizing a worryless trip back to Shanghai. With Vivien as our travel agent I know I have a reliable travel agent on my side I can fully trust.

I can fully recommend Vivien as your travel agent. Thanks a lot Vivien for your patience and your great service. Looking forward to our next trip to plan together. Tutty and Family

Tutty and Family

Tutty - 2021.10.18‚ UK, October 18, 2021

Dear Tracy,

1. Yes, you are very efficient and accommodating to my needs. Tracy gets back to me very quickly, even when she is not officially at work. We communicate through WeChat. :

2. Arrangements are very efficient. Everything went as planned.

3. Yes, happily recommend you and have done so.

4. I have used the company twice for private tours and will do so again. Arrangements have been smooth and helpful. The two guides I have had have been excellent.

5. Keep searching out for more slightly off-beat tours. It’s helpful to try to avoid crowds; this is very difficult during Chinese holidays of course, but there is so much that is interesting that alternatives to some of the main sights can be probably be found at these times.

Geoffrey

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Geoffrey - 2021.10.11‚ UK, October 16, 2021

Dear Echo,

First of all we want to share with you that has been an amazing trip, one that we will not forget. We definitely loved it! Going into detail: :

• Guide: Gary was outstanding, he had a very positive attitude and he had never lost the smile although travelling with kids can be challenging. He was willing to help beyond his responsability, flexible when needed and passionate about his job. Simon, was a good guide and help us when asked for his support although it was a bit difficult to understand. The only thing that it could be improved was that when we went to Dunhuang for the private dinner in the desert, nobody spoke english there and Simon didn't come with us so it was a bit difficult in the beginning.

• Driver: He was good and drive very safely.

• Hotel: Generally speaking all the hotels were ok but the hotel in Dunhuang was not really what we understand as a 5 star hotel (breakfast was very chinese, no decent coffee, issue with the heating, no english,...). Hotel in Jiayuguan was very good although the rooms were a bit small. Hotel in Zhangye was very good, they had a lot of details (our family room was customize for kids, little presents every day in the room, dinner was very nice and they had the best coffee of the 3 hotels in the breakfast, they try to speak in english).

• Hotel: Generally speaking all the hotels were ok but the hotel in Dunhuang was not really what we understand as a 5 star hotel (breakfast was very chinese, no decent coffee, issue with the heating, no english,...). Hotel in Jiayuguan was very good although the rooms were a bit small. Hotel in Zhangye was very good, they had a lot of details (our family room was customize for kids, little presents every day in the room, dinner was very nice and they had the best coffee of the 3 hotels in the breakfast, they try to speak in english).

• Hotel: Generally speaking all the hotels were ok but the hotel in Dunhuang was not really what we understand as a 5 star hotel (breakfast was very chinese, no decent coffee, issue with the heating, no english,...). Hotel in Jiayuguan was very good although the rooms were a bit small. Hotel in Zhangye was very good, they had a lot of details (our family room was customize for kids, little presents every day in the room, dinner was very nice and they had the best coffee of the 3 hotels in the breakfast, they try to speak in english).

Cristina

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Cristina - 2021.10.11‚ Spain, October 11, 2021

Dear Vivien,

Please let me give you more detailed feedback on the Silk Road trip:

1) Driver in Xining was outstanding, very attentive and also supported for check-in etc. So definitely recommend for future. The driver for the second part was also very polite and a very calm driver.
2) Guides:
a. Shawo was very knowledgeable and could provide lots of information. Probably based on her professional background working in university.
b. Lisa was very passionate about her job and anyone who wants to know details about Chinese culture should go with her.
c. Andy was from my pov the least engaged guide. For logistics he organized everything well and no problems. For the cultural parts he could provide information, but I personally did not perceive him as too motivated or passionate about guiding. So for groups who just want the logistics done, he’s fine. He did share some personal insights on how Dunhuang changed from his childhood to now which was super interesting.
d. English level of all guides was soso.

3) The Badain desert was my personal highlight extremely impressive nature and really great Jeep drive through the desert! Our Jeep driver was the best, I would always recommend him again for further tours! Second highlight were the rainbow mountains both for sunset as well as sunrise in the morning. To make this happen, the Kaoshan tents are necessary as it is so close by walking distance.

4) The national geologic parks were also interesting ad the nature was different in different spots, a guide who has more geologic knowledge would have been desirable.

5) Mati Temple was way too crowded. Dunhuang desert was also very touristy and crowded, so not the scenery I would have wished for.

6) Hotels were very good standard, I was actually surprised of the level offered!!! In Jiayuguan a bit dirty, but overall good. I did not like the mongol yurt in the Badain desert though, if it is basic standard, I would have wished it to be less touristy, but it was yurts, yes, but all else was just mass tourism. Something I know now I just have to accept. I had hoped for a remote small local touch experience, which it definitely wasn’t. Also, there was a group partying with loud music and fireworks in the morning. So I would prefer a hotel (and I now learnt it even exists) in the desert as the local experience is not given anyways.

Norma

Norma - 2021.10.11‚ German, October 11, 2021

Echo,

My Experience was quite exciting and wonderful, the tourist guide (May and Cherry) had strong knowledge of every place, history and Culture. The drivers were on time and very respectful, the hotels were so beautiful and well located and the food was very delicious, I hope I can come back again, thank you very much for your service

Emilse

Emilse - 2021.10.11‚ Mexico, October 11, 2021

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