Leshan Giant Buddha & Mount Emei 2-Day All-Inclusive Tour

Cable car ride to Mount Emei's Golden Summit to see 1,300-year-old Buddha carved in stone

A two-day guided tour from Chengdu combining Mount Emei's Golden Summit and the Leshan Giant Buddha, with a private English-speaking guide, one night's accommodation at the foot of Mount Emei, meals, entrance fees, cable car and sightseeing bus included. The itinerary covers the 3,099-meter summit where a 48-meter gold-plated Buddha statue sits among three palaces, then descends to visit the cliff-carved Leshan Buddha by either hilltop hike or river cruise. All transport between Chengdu and the sites, plus breakfast and lunch, is arranged; you choose your option for viewing the Leshan Buddha when you book.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Chengdu to Mount Emei

• Meet guide at hotel lobby
• Travel to high-speed train station
• Take train to Emeishan City
• Check in hotel near tourist center
• Walk to sightseeing bus stop
• Take bus to Leidongping parking lot
• Hike 30 minutes to cable car
• Take cable car to Golden Summit
• Visit Puxian Buddha and palaces
• Descend to foot of Mt. Emei
• Take cable car and bus down mountain
• Stay overnight at boutique hotel

Day 2 — Mount Emei to Leshan and Chengdu

• Check out from hotel
• Drive to Leshan Giant Buddha
• Choose to climb steps or take river cruise
• Explore Lingyun Temple and sculptures
• Have lunch in Leshan old town
• Take high-speed train back to Chengdu
• Guide escorts to hotel

The Experience

The tour starts with a high-speed train ride from Chengdu to Mount Emei (1 hour 20 minutes), then a sightseeing bus climbs to Leidongping parking lot before a 30-minute hike leads to the cable car that takes you up to the Golden Summit. At 3,099 meters, the summit holds a 48-meter gold-plated bronze statue of Puxian Buddha weighing 660 tons, surrounded by three ornate palaces—golden, silver and bronze—each housing Buddhist sculptures. The cable car and sightseeing bus rides are included, so the ascent is manageable regardless of fitness level. You stay overnight at a comfortable boutique hotel positioned at the foot of Mount Emei, near the Baoguo Temple, with breakfast included the next morning.

On day two, the drive to Leshan Giant Buddha takes 40 minutes. The Buddha itself—carved directly into a cliff face 1,300 years ago where three rivers meet—can be seen two ways: climb 333 steps to the top of Lingyun Hill to stand at eye level with the sculpture and explore Buddhist murals inside Lingyun Temple, or take a river cruise to view it from the water. Your guide chooses the option that suits the group when you book. After visiting the Buddha, lunch happens in the old town of Leshan at a local restaurant serving authentic regional dishes. The high-speed train returns you to Chengdu in the afternoon, with your guide escorting you back to your hotel by metro or taxi.

Everything is arranged: the private guide speaks English, all entrance fees and transport are paid, accommodation and two meals are included, and the train tickets are purchased on your behalf once you provide passport details at booking. The only logistics you handle are showing up at your hotel lobby on day one and having valid travel documents. Early booking is recommended because availability depends on high-speed train ticket availability.

What’s included

• Private English-speaking guide for two days.
• high-speed train tickets between Chengdu and Mount Emei.
• sightseeing bus to Leidongping parking lot and cable car to Golden Summit.
• entrance fees for Mount Emei and Leshan Giant Buddha.
• one night's accommodation at a boutique hotel at the foot of Mount Emei (based on two people sharing one room).
• breakfast on day two and lunch on both days.
• return transport to your Chengdu hotel by metro or taxi.

Good to know

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Is this one for you?Book this two-day private tour if you're traveling as a pair or small group and want to see both Mount Emei's Golden Summit and the Leshan Buddha without splitting them across separate days—your guide coordinates the cable car timing and chooses between hiking or boat access to the Buddha based on conditions.

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Top questions

What is the Leshan Giant Buddha and how do I see it on this tour?

The Leshan Giant Buddha is a 1,300-year-old sculpture carved directly into a cliff face at the junction of three rivers. On this tour, you visit it on day two and choose between climbing 333 steps to Lingyun Hill to see the Buddha at eye level and explore Buddhist murals inside the temple, or taking a river cruise to view it from the water. Your guide arranges which option based on the group's preference when you book.

How high is Mount Emei's Golden Summit and what will I see there?

Mount Emei's Golden Summit sits at 3,099 meters. At the top stands a 48-meter gold-plated bronze statue of Puxian Buddha weighing 660 tons, surrounded by three magnificent palaces—golden, silver and bronze—each housing exquisite Buddhist statues. You reach the summit by sightseeing bus and cable car, not by climbing the whole mountain.

What meals and accommodation are included in this tour?

The tour includes breakfast on day two and lunch on both days, served at local restaurants including an authentic Leshan restaurant near the Giant Buddha. You stay one night at a comfortable boutique hotel positioned at the foot of Mount Emei near Baoguo Temple, based on two people sharing one room; a single room supplement is charged if you are traveling alone or in an odd number of people.

How much time do I spend traveling by train and bus on this tour?

The high-speed train from Chengdu to Mount Emei takes 1 hour 20 minutes. The sightseeing bus from the train station to Leidongping parking lot takes about 1.5 hours. On day two, the drive from Mount Emei to Leshan Giant Buddha is 40 minutes. The return high-speed train to Chengdu is in the afternoon, with your guide escorting you to your hotel afterward.

Do I need to arrange my own train tickets or transportation?

No. Your private guide arranges all transportation, including high-speed train tickets purchased on your behalf once you provide your name and passport number at booking. The guide also handles the sightseeing bus, cable car rides and the return journey to your Chengdu hotel by metro or taxi.

Is this tour suitable if I'm not very fit or if I have mobility concerns?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. You reach Mount Emei's Golden Summit by sightseeing bus and cable car rather than climbing the mountain, and the hike to the cable car station is only 30 minutes. At Leshan, you can choose the river cruise option instead of climbing 333 steps if that suits you better.