Emei + Leshan 4-Day Tour

Emei + Leshan 4-Day Tour

A short escape to sacred Sichuan

DURATION
4 days
BEST TIME
Year-round
FROM
On request
ITINERARY

Four days

Chengdu · Emei · Leshan

Main Attractions: Chengdu, Kuanzhai Alley, Jinli Old Street, Mount Emei Golden Summit, Leshan Giant Buddha, Lingyun Temple

Route Highlights

The shortest of our private Sichuan journeys, ideal as an add-on to a China itinerary or a long weekend from Chengdu. In four days you get a gentle arrival afternoon, a full day climbing to the Golden Summit of Mount Emei, the 71-metre Leshan Giant Buddha above three converging rivers, and a free final morning in the city.

  • Two UNESCO sites within a four-day, low-rush frame
  • Golden Summit cloud sea and the Ten-Direction Samantabhadra
  • Choose the plank path or a boat for the best Buddha view
  • Private vehicle and a flexible departure day

Itinerary Overview (4 Days)

DayAttractionsOvernight
Day 1Private airport or rail transfer, Kuanzhai Alley, Jinli Old Street, Chunxi RoadChengdu
Day 2Mount Emei, Golden Summit, Ten-Direction SamantabhadraEmeishan city
Day 3Leshan Giant Buddha, Lingyun Temple, confluence of three riversChengdu
Day 4Free time in Chengdu, private transfer to airport or station–

Detailed Daily Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Chengdu

Your driver meets you at Chengdu airport or the high-speed rail station for a private transfer to your city-centre hotel. The afternoon is yours: wander Kuanzhai Alley for old Chengdu courtyards, snack your way along Jinli Old Street, or browse the shops around Chunxi Road. No fixed schedule on day one, so long-haul arrivals can settle in gently.

Meals: on your own. Overnight: Chengdu.

Day 2: Chengdu to Mount Emei and the Golden Summit

Leave Chengdu for Mount Emei, one of China’s four sacred Buddhist mountains and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Ride the park bus up through mid-level monasteries and waterfalls, then continue to the Golden Summit at 3,077 metres for the sea of clouds, the gilded halls and, on a clear day, the famous Buddha’s halo. Overnight at the foot of the mountain.

Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight: Emeishan city.

Day 3: Leshan Giant Buddha and back to Chengdu

Drive to Leshan to see the 71-metre Tang-dynasty Maitreya carved into the cliff above the meeting of the Min, Qingyi and Dadu rivers. Walk the nine-bend plank path down towards the Buddha’s feet, or take a boat for the full frontal view, then visit Lingyun Temple before returning to Chengdu.

Meals: breakfast, lunch. Overnight: Chengdu.

Day 4: Departure from Chengdu

Breakfast at the hotel and a flexible final morning. Browse a teahouse, pick up last-minute gifts or simply rest until your private transfer to the airport or rail station. Tell us your flight time and we will shape the day around it.

Meals: breakfast. Overnight: -.

What’s Included

  • Private airport and rail transfers with a dedicated driver and a name sign
  • A comfortable 7- or 9-seat business vehicle for the full itinerary
  • Quality hotels in city centres and at each scenic stop, with daily breakfast
  • First-entry admission tickets to all sights listed in the itinerary
  • Meals as specified day by day, and a local driver-guide throughout
  • Round-trip high-speed rail tickets where the itinerary uses the Chengdu-Jiuzhaigou line

Good to Know

  • Bring a valid passport or ID for every traveller; discounted and free tickets must be declared at booking.
  • Huanglong and Chuanzhusi sit above 3,000 metres. Walk slowly, layer up, and tell us about any health concerns before booking.
  • Smoking is prohibited inside Jiuzhaigou, and local customs in Tibetan and Qiang areas should be respected.
  • Prices are quoted on request because hotels, season and group size change the final figure.