Take a guided day trip to Leshan from Chengdu and discover one of the most fascinating and eye-widening religious sites of the world importance - Giant Buddha.
With pickup from your Chengdu downtown hotel at 9:00 am by the local professional tour guide, enjoy a comfortable transfer by private air-conditioned vehicle, and drive 2 hours to the Giant Buddha scenic area. Leshan is a renowned scenic resort as it boasts the 'No.1 Buddha under Heaven' - the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Leshan Giant Buddha.
Upon arrival, enjoy a delicious lunch at a well-selected local restaurant. Then walk into the park and marvel at the intricate construction of the Buddha’s hair. There are 1,021 buns in the Buddha's coiled hair and skillfully embedded in the head. Later walk down a twisting staircase toward the left side of the Grand statue, and admire the largest carved Buddha of 71 meters high. Facing the river, the Grand Buddha has a symmetrical posture and looks which have been beautifully captured in its solemn stillness.
Taking a cruise to have a full view of the Giant Buddha is optional at your own cost, should you prefer to have an alternative perspective of the grand Buddha. Afterward, drive back to Chengdu and drop you off at the hotel to conclude the tour.