Private Leshan Buddha Tour

Visit the famous imposing statue in southern Sichuan with this Leshan Buddha private tour from Chengdu. Discover the history of one of the sculptural wonders built during the Tang Dynasty.

Private Leshan Buddha Tour

After picking you up at your hotel in Chengdu, we'll head to Leshan, located approximately two and a half hours away.

On arrival, we'll begin with a guided tour around the Leshan Giant Buddha. This colossal sculpture stands at 71 metres (232 feet) high and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, sculpted in the 8th century into the Mount Lingyun cliff. It is one of the largest statues of Buddha in the world.

This area is spectacular, as it is a spot where several rivers meet. The Giant Buddha was built to protect those who sailed in the turbulent waters nearby. The ferocity of the currents subsided after the sculpture's creation due to a technical cause that will be explained during the tour.

To reach the Giant Buddha, you can choose to take a boat ride for the best photo views or climb the mountain on foot, passing by Buddhist temples and ancient sculptures along the way.

Whether you go by water or land, you'll discover why the local saying "The mountain is Buddha and Buddha is the mountain" is evident here. The magnificent sculpture is also a pilgrimage centre for many devotees.

We'll end our tour at a local restaurant where you'll have free time to taste traditional Sichuan cuisine at your own expense.

After lunch, we'll return to Chengdu and drop you off at your hotel after 10 hours of activity.