Lingshan Grand Buddha tour from Nanjing by bullet train

An 88-meter bronze Buddha and eight temple sites in one morning train ride from Nanjing

A private tour from Nanjing to Wuxi's Lingshan Buddhist Scenic Spot by bullet train, visiting the 88-meter Lingshan Grand Buddha and eight other temple attractions across the Majishan Peninsula. The tour includes hotel pickup in Nanjing, round-trip second-class bullet train tickets, private guide and driver, and entrance to the scenic area. An all-inclusive option adds a vegetarian lunch at Brahma Palace. The full day runs eight to nine hours.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Wuxi Lingshan Grand Buddha

• Meet guide at Nanjing hotel
• Travel to Nanjing Railway Station
• Take bullet train to Wuxi city
• Transfer to Lingshan Buddhist Scenic Spot
• Enter and visit Grand Screen Wall
• Visit Altar of Buddha’s Footprints
• See Nine Dragons Bathing Sakyamuni
• Explore Buddha’s Hand Square
• Visit Xiangfu Temple
• Walk through Ancient Ginkgo Square
• See Grand Buddha statue
• Visit Brahma Palace
• See Flying Dragon Tower
• Visit Five Mudra Mandala
• Enjoy vegetarian lunch at Brahma Palace
• Return to Wuxi city
• Take bullet train back to Nanjing
• Guide returns you to hotel

The experience

Your guide meets you at your Nanjing hotel in the morning and drives you to Nanjing Railway Station to catch the bullet train to Wuxi. The train ride itself is part of the journey. You travel second class on the round-trip ticket included in your booking. Once in Wuxi, a private vehicle transfers you to Lingshan Buddhist Scenic Spot on the Majishan Peninsula, which juts into Taihu Lake. The scenic area is built along a single axis from the main gate northwest toward the Grand Buddha, with additional sights branching east, so the layout is straightforward to navigate with your guide.

The attractions unfold in sequence: Grand Screen Wall, Altar of Buddha's Footprints, Nine Dragons Bathing Sakyamuni, Buddha's Hand Square, Xiangfu Temple, Ancient Ginkgo Square, the Grand Buddha itself at 88 meters tall, Brahma Palace, Flying Dragon Tower, and Five Mudra Mandala. Your guide walks you through each one and explains their significance. If you book the all-inclusive package, lunch is a vegetarian buffet served at Brahma Palace partway through the day. After you finish the tour, the same private vehicle takes you back to Nanjing Railway Station, and your guide escorts you back to your hotel.

The bullet train is the practical reason this tour works: it cuts travel time and lets you spend most of your day inside the scenic area rather than on the road. You'll need a valid passport for the train journey, and the operator asks you to note any dietary requirements and wear comfortable walking shoes. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Infants can sit on a lap or in a specialized seat if you request one in advance.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Nanjing.
• private guide in English or Chinese.
• private vehicle transport in Wuxi.
• round-trip second-class bullet train tickets.
• entrance to Lingshan Buddhist Scenic Spot. The all-inclusive package adds vegetarian lunch at Brahma Palace.

Options for this experience

2 options

Guide and transfer serviceGuide in English or Chinese · 08:00This option provides a private guide, round-trip bullet train tickets, and local transportation to and from the attraction. Lunch and the entrance fee are not included and are at your own expense. Pickup is included.

All Inclusive PackageGuide in English or Chinese · 08:00Private guide service, round-trip bullet train tickets, and local transportation to and from the attraction are all covered, along with lunch and the entrance fee. Pickup is included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Chinese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Amazing Shanghai Trip

Is this one for you?Choose the all-inclusive package if you want to travel without stopping to find food: the vegetarian lunch at Brahma Palace is timed into the tour itself. The guide-and-transfer option works if you prefer to eat on your own or have specific dietary needs that the buffet won't meet. You can book that choice and handle lunch separately at the site.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Chinese.

What is the Lingshan Grand Buddha and why is it significant?

The Lingshan Grand Buddha is a bronze statue standing 88 meters tall: the world's largest bronze Buddha statue. It sits at the heart of Lingshan Buddhist Scenic Spot on the Majishan Peninsula in Wuxi, and the entire scenic area is organized around visiting it and eight other temple and religious sites nearby.

Is lunch included in the tour price?

Lunch is included only in the all-inclusive package option. It's a vegetarian buffet served at Brahma Palace during the tour. If you book the guide and transfer service option alone, lunch is not provided, though you can purchase food at the site.

Do I need to bring my passport on the day of the tour?

Yes, a current valid passport is required on the day of travel because you'll be traveling by bullet train. The operator also needs your passport name and number at the time of booking for all participants.

Can I bring children or infants on this tour?

Children are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Infants can sit on an adult's lap or in a specialized infant seat if you request one when booking. Strollers and prams are also allowed if you prefer to bring one.