4 Days Sichuan Buddhism Tour to Mount Emei & Leshan Giant Buddha

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!

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Hello Echo,

Our trip to Harbin was wonderful- from pick up to drop off. Our guides Helen and Wendy were so helpful. I cannot imagine doing a trip without them. Wendy was nurturing and kind. Helen was personable and engaging. Exactly what you need when away from home. Kevin, our driver, was perfect. He was so sweet when helping us with our luggage and getting our doors. He kept the car nice and warm for us. He was the safest driver I’ve ever had in China. Cannot commend them enough. They were gracious with our needs and helped us when we wanted to change things. Each activity was amazing. I loved them all. I would say when traveling decide what things you want to do and prioritize them. So you can spend an appropriate amount of time at each.

Here’s what we found:

Polar Land- 2.5 hours in the morning.

Sun Island- 1.5 - 2 hours. (Right next to Polar Land)

Ice and Snow World (must see in day and night, plus leave time to wait for the slide) - 4 hours.

Volga Manor- 4 hours (again, the slide. Plus this takes an hour to get to)

Sophia Church- 30-45 minutes

Siberian Tiger Park- 2 hours

Central Street- take the time to stroll up and down during the night and day to see the ice sculptures. There’s a place to pay to play at the end. You can also shop. 4-5 hours during different hours of the day. Plus you must stop and have the icecream at MODERN.

Our hotel the Mecure Hotel Sophia Church was in the perfect location.

Layer up and have a wonderful time in Harbin. This is the perfect tour. The company was very accommodating when we asked to make changes. I’m so grateful.

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Carol - 2020.12.30‚ Italy, December 30, 2020

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Adam - 2020.12.30‚ UK, December 30, 2020

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1. Is your travel consultant of our company fast enough to answer your E-mail and patient enough to answer your questions?

As quick as usual, responsive, prompt and patient. Great pleasure to work with Zeva!

2. How do you comment your tour arrangements?

Everything was perfect. Steven is such a good guide, and more like a friend than guide, he really knows a good place to visit and to eat. I had enjoyed Guilin tour so much.

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Absolutely.

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