China · Hiking

2-Day Chengdu and Leshan Hiking Tour with Emeishan Monastery Stay

2 Days Round trip from Chengdu Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the Leshan Grand Buddha, the biggest stone Buddha statue in the world
  • 02 Explore Wannian Temple, a Buddhist temple at the foot of Mount Emei
  • 03 Walk to Xixiang Pond and spend a night in its monastery
  • 04 Hike to the summit of Emeishan and see monkeys and plantations of different kinds

Embark on a 2-day tour through Chengdu, Leshan, and Emeishan. Visit the Leshan Grand Buddha, the biggest stone Buddha statue in the world, and explore Wannian Temple, a Buddhist temple at the foot of the Camel Mountain Range of Mount Emei. Walk to Xixiang Pond and spend a night in its monastery, then continue hiking to the summit of Emeishan, where you may encounter monkeys and see plantations of different kinds.

Walk to Xixiang Pond and spend a night in its monastery, then continue hiking to the summit of Emeishan, where you may encounter monkeys and see plantations of different kinds.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Chengdu, Leshan
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Chengdu to Leshan Grand Buddha and Emeishan

  • You will first visit the Leshan Grand Buddha after arriving. The Leshan Grand Buddha is by far the biggest stone Buddha statue in the world. It was built around 1,200 years ago and is a stunning artwork by ancient Chinese constructors.

  • The visit to the Buddha park usually takes about 2 hours of walking, although a shorter boat trip is recommended for this tour as it saves time.

  • After the visit, continue driving to Emeishan and start walking after a bus ride provided by the park.

  • First, go to Wannian Temple and start your walk from there. To get to Wannian Temple, a cable car ride is recommended.

  • After a 4-5 hour walk, reach Xixiang Pond, where you will spend the night in the monastery. The temple provides accommodation with basic amenities.

2
Day 02

Emeishan Summit Hike and Return to Chengdu

  • You will start walking in the morning for 4-5 hours before reaching the summit of Emeishan. Along the way, you may encounter monkeys and see many plantations of different kinds.

  • The top of Emeishan usually attracts lots of visitors.

  • After a short stay at the summit of Emeishan, use the cable car and bus to go down to the base of Emeishan and then drive back to Chengdu.

  • Tour ends.

Leshan Grand Buddha, Wannian Temple, Xixiang Pond, Emeishan summit

Where this trip takes you

Leshan Grand Buddha, Wannian Temple, Xixiang Pond, Emeishan summit

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Chengdu 2 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • English-speaking Chinese tour guide.

  • Private transfer.

What's Not Included

  • Entrance charges to the parks.

  • Lunch and accommodation.

Know before you go

  • This tour is presented as a private tour.

  • There are no group tours to this place. If you are a bigger group than 4 people, the price is going to be lower.

  • This place is a 4-season park. However, try to avoid the peak travel seasons in China, which are the first week of May and October.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Chengdu, Sichuan, China
Tour start
Chengdu, Sichuan, China
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 days finish where they began, in Chengdu.

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