Private Leshan Giant Buddha and Local Food Tasting Trip
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Private Leshan Giant Buddha and Local Food Tasting Trip

By Westchinago
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The Leshan Giant Buddha is the largest Buddha statue in the world, built in China during the Tang Dynasty. On this private tour to the UNESCO-listed site from Chengdu, you’ll hop a high-speed train, saving you valuable vacation time. Marvel at the 1,300-year-old seated Buddha on an informative guided tour, followed by a local lunch. Hotel pickup and drop-off and included entrance fees make for a seamless trip. 
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Ages 0-90
Duration: 8–9 hours
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Live guide: Chinese, English
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Highlights
  • An in-depth tour of Leshan Giant Buddha from Chengdu
  • Travel by high-speed rail from Chengdu on an informative private tour
  • Upgrade to a river cruise for spectacular views of the the statue
  • Includes entrance fees, transportation, and lunch

  • Professional English-speaking tour guide
  • Tasty lunch in authentic local restaurant
  • Free hotel tour guide pickup and drop-off service with 3rd ring road.
  • Private transportation in Leshan ( from Leshan railway station -Leshan Giant Buddha-lunch place-railway station)
  • Public transportation(Metro or taxi) to/from Chengdu railway station from Chengdu hotel
  • Chengdu-Leshan roundtrip high-speed train ticket
  • Entry/Admission - Chengdu
  • Entry/Admission - Leshan Giant Buddha (Da Fo)
What's not included
  • Private expenses
  • River Cruise to view Leshan Giant Buddha(120rmb/person)
  • Gratuities

Your guide will pick you up directly at your Chengdu hotel. Head to the Chengdu train station to a hop the high-speed railway to Leshan. You’ll pass by scenic seasonal landscapes, from springtime eruptions of yellow rapeseed flowers to crimson autumn harvests. Arriving at the Giant Buddha Park, you’ll get a firsthand peek at the massive monolith, a serene, seated Buddha emerging from a red clay cliff face. Take time to explore the 1,300-year-old site as you learn about the days of the Tang Dynasty in China. Then climb to the top of Lingyun Hill for a panorama of three rivers. You can also upgrade to an optional river cruise. Enjoy a tasty local lunch in Old Leshan before heading back.

Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Pickup details
    • We offer free hotel pick-up&drop-off within 3rd ring road
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Not wheelchair accessible
        • Near public transportation
        • Infant seats available
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 7893P1

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • Please provide all travelers' names & passport numbers at time of booking for purchasing train tickets
        • Subject to availability of high speed train. If no train ticket available, tour operator will use private car for transportation instead
        • During busy season, there might be a wait of more than an hour to go down to the foot of Giant Buddha. In this case, a river cruise is recommended (own expense).
        • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
        • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
        • Other language((besides English and Chinese) tour guide is depend on the availability
        • Most travelers can participate
        • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

        • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

        If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 7893P1

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        krwalker77
        Greensboro, NC104 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        We booked our tour to see the Leshan Buddha in Sichuan Province. Our tour guide Cassie was AMAZING!!! She made our tour incredibly easy, fun and very informative. We visited the temple and paid an additional amount to take the boat to see the Buddha from the water. Cassie took us to see a real, working fishing village where we dined on excellent local fish cooked three different ways! She is such a kind and helpful person and touring with her made our day go very smooth and worry free! Thanks so much for providing such a lovely trip, Cassie!
        Written July 5, 2018
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        YTC
        Puyallup, WA7 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Nov 2017 • Solo
        I was on a week-long business trip in Chengdu and wanted to go on an exciting excursion before returning to the U.S. After a quick research, I came across with the Giant Buddha in Leshan and thought this UNESCO World Heritage Site is a must-see. Originally, I was planning on doing this by myself, but I ran out of time to do all the necessary research for it (how to get there, etc.), so I decided to hire a guide. Based on excellent customer reviews on TripAdvisor, I decided to go with West China Go. The reservation process was quick & easy. My guide was Jamie who was a very friendly & knowledgeable young lady. She picked me up from my hotel promptly at 7:30 am and we walked to the nearby subway station, which was something I really wanted to do after riding a car for business for the entire week. Knowing that I was going to do this excursion myself originally, Jamie showed me how to buy tickets, where to transfer train, etc. On the high-speed train, we chatted about her past travel experiences and she seemed to be a very experienced traveler herself. After we arrived to Leshan, a car was waiting for us and after a short ride, we got to the gate of Giant Buddha. Jamie explained to me the historical significance of this place, and when we got to the top of stairs, OMG the Buddha was right there in front of me. truly breathtaking. Due to the time constraint and a huge crowd waiting to zigzag down to the Buddha's feet, we instead decided to take a boat tour after lunch, which was a smart move. That gave us an extra time to explore temples there. What a beautiful place! During our walk, Jamie was kind enough to answer many questions that I had about China, from the history of China to Eastern medicine vs. Western medicine, etc. For lunch, she took me to the restaurant that is popular among locals, instead of taking me to a restaurant for tourists. The fact that this restaurant has been in business for over 100 years (!), that tells me how popular this place is. All the food she ordered (especially mapo tofu) was delicious! After lunch, we went on a boat tour. Lucky for me, we could get on a newer boat which was very nice. She took me to the best spot on the boat to see the Buddha. The view of the Buddha from the boat was amazing! After getting off the boat, we had a little time for a walk in the city, which was another cultural learning opportunity for me. Originally, she was supposed to drop me off at my hotel at 5:30 pm, but when I mentioned that I really wanted to see Chengdu Opera, Jamie made a quick call and helped me get a first-class seat for the show which she described as one of the best she has seen. It was a moment of my dream come true! Since she had other commitment that evening, she took me to the theater to get my ticket, showed me how to ride subway back to my hotel and where to go while waiting for the show (I had 3 hours to kill). Per her recommendation, I explored Kuanzhai Xiangzi (Wide & Narrow Alley). A bunch of small shops, street foods and the crowd.... a truly Chinese experience! Jamie returned to meet me at the theater 10 minutes before the show to make sure I got to my seat (which can be a little tricky & confusing unless you're a local and speak Chinese). Needless to say, the show was spectacular! I'm so glad to have chosen the West China Go and was very lucky to have Jamie as my guide for the day. This one-day adventure was the highlight of my first trip to China and I would definitely recommend Jamie. I would request her again the next time I visit Chengdu. Thank you for the amazing day Jamie!
        Written November 8, 2017
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        nanceebrisbane
        Washington, MI2 contributions
        4.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jul 2018 • Couples
        We enjoyed the boat ride to the Leshan Giant Buddha. The weather was nice. We really got a great view. We could see the whole Buddha from the boat. I can not do a lot of stairs so the boat was the best way to go.
        Written August 2, 2018
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        Justindelible L
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Nov 2017 • Solo
        To say that I had a tremendous experience would be an overwhelming understatement. Amy X. was exceptionally early and punctual in all of our agendas. Incredibly personable, friendly, intuitive,knowledgeable in historical facts, has keen culinary interest,well spoken English. We sang Beatles songs and had some good mood food after the tour. Should I ever venture into a business in tourism in Chengdu I would surely hire Amy. She has an indelible passion for all the great ornaments Chengdu has to offer. Thanks a million TripAdvisor & please thank Amy X. I left my heart in Chengdu.
        Written November 30, 2017
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        Dear Justin, Thank you so much for choosing our service. I am very proud of our team,our guides,drivers are all professional and with great passion. We cherish every traveler's experience. Our guides(Amy is one of them,of course) will take you to the places where you can barely find on line and take you to authentic local restaurant to eat,and share their life stories with you to enrich your stay in our lovely hometown! Welcome you to Chengdu again!
        Written December 1, 2017
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        Babychua06
        Singapore, Singapore153 contributions
        3.0 of 5 bubbles
        Brief river ride of 30mins. Only stay in front of the Buddha for 5mins or so so everyone is grappling and fighting for space to take pictures. Can get rowdy on the top open air deck. To avoid the crowd, one can also view from the lower aircon deck, where tea and food are available.

        The road to these jetties are very narrow, during peak jams, the wait on the coach or private cars can be really long, taxis with meters are not a good idea.
        Written December 7, 2019
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        F C
        San Francisco, CA2 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        May 2019 • Family
        Thank you WestChinaGo for making our trip to Chengdu so special and memorable. As mentioned in multiple reviews, Lily is a pleasure to work with - responsive, efficient, resourceful, and extremely knowledgeable. Most importantly, Lily is a kind and wonderful person who truly cares about her clients and will go the extra step to make sure everything in your party is comfortable and all needs catered to.

        We took a 2 day tour that included Panda volunteering and the Leshan Giant Buddha and couldn't have asked for a better experience from beginning to end. Highly recommend!
        Written June 13, 2019
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        Dear Felicia, Thank you so much for signing up tripadvisor and leave your first review for us! It is my pleasure to arrange your family visit and welcome you back at anytime!!! Take care and all the best! Lily Chen
        Written June 14, 2019
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        jtsaunders2018
        Eye, UK1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jul 2018 • Family
        We visited the Leshan Giant Buddha as part of an itinerary which included a few days in Chengdu. When we visited, there had been ten days of heavy rain, so we could not make the approach by boat as planned, as the jetties were flooded! For the same reason, we could not go to the top of Mount Emei, but Lily and our guide Terry arranged alternative trips, which were equally as interesting. Terry was a brilliant guide and made everything fun and interesting. Most of our trip was arranged by Lily after contacting her by email and telling her where and what we wanted to do (we spent our first week in Fuzhou visiting our son) so she arranged to meet us from the train in Beijing and the following two weeks we were looked after by some fantastic guides. They all worked really hard to make sure we saw everything we wanted to, plus a few extra things they arranged for us too. The guides all spoke excellent English and were friendly and helpful and didn't mind answering our endless questions - so we learnt a lot about the Chinese way of life and the people, as well as just seeing the sites. I can't recommend Lily and her company highly enough, she was so helpful and efficient arranging a tailored itinerary - everything we did would have been so much harder to try to do independently as we usually do.
        Written August 2, 2018
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        jonezy
        Kansas City, MO33 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Apr 2018 • Couples
        We booked this tour at the last minute. (the day before) Shortly after booking we received an email from Lily in the back office confirming our hotel and pickup. Lily was a very efficient, professional and prompt in her replies.

        The next morning our guide Terry as there waiting at our hotel for the tour. Terry was a great guide. He was knowledgeable, had excellent English skills and was a pleasure to spend the day with.

        The tour was fascinating and Terry adjusted the tour to meet our needs. The giant Buddha and the lunch at the fishing village was one of the highlights of our trip

        The fast train to Leshan was a great way to travel to the site.

        We could easily recommend WestChinaGo tours and if we return to Chengdu we would book them again
        Written June 6, 2018
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        Roccodenver
        Denver, CO126 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Feb 2018
        We took the tour to Leshan with our fabulous guide Winnie. It started with a fast and comfortable train ride to Leshan. Then a short boat trip to see the buddha. This was very enjoyable and beautiful. Winnie our guide was so knowledgeable and funny. I had such a great time. I have a bad hip, awaiting hip replacement so I could not do the climb to the feet of the Buddha. It did not matter the boat viewing was better. Winnie was so helpful and thoughtful to this temporarily limping tourist. The trip on the train was really fast and great. We had a fabulous lunch with fantastic food as part of the tour. The bridge and fishing village were also interesting as were the cave tombs. I highly recommend this tour. Now let me say a bit more about Winnie. She met us at our hotel and was with us the entire day. She was from the Leshan area and was oh so knowledgeable. If you do this tour please ask for Winnie and you will be rewarded with an amazing day.
        Written February 5, 2018
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        Elizabeth T
        3 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        We ended up booking with WestChinago from Tianfu airport transfer, private Giant Buddha, Wolong Panda Base, and airport transfer. This review is for airport pick up and Giant Buddha. First and foremost, Lily was AMAZING from booking to execution. Communication was clear, made great suggestions, and on time with everything (even told us the eta on her reply due to national holiday). Even including spending money economically with certain places for our itinerary. Really appreciate it. 1000% recommending this company for your Chengdu visit. You will not regret it! They’ll take care of you, and Lily certainly single handedly made my Chengdu visit so much less stress!! And oh, our drivers (both airport pick up and leshan giant Buddha) were super nice.
        Written June 3, 2024
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