Chengdu, Leshan & Mount Emei — 5 Days
Experience the best of Sichuan in 5 days — golden summit sunrise on Mount Emei, the colossal Leshan Giant Buddha, Chengdu street food, and a free day to explore pandas or go shopping.
Tour Highlights
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arrive Chengdu
Airport pickup at Chengdu Shuangliu International. Settle into your 4-star hotel in the city center. Afternoon stroll through Kuanzhai Alley (Wide & Narrow Alleys). Welcome dinner at a local restaurant.
Meals: Lunch + Dinner
Chengdu to Mount Emei — Golden Summit
Drive to Mount Emei (approx. 2.5 hrs) with a brief photo stop at Huanglongxi Ancient Town. Take the sightseeing bus and cable car to the Golden Summit (3,079 m). Visit the Puxian Bodhisattva golden statue and enjoy panoramic mountain views. Descend to visit Wannian Temple and Qingyin Pavilion. Overnight near Mount Emei.
Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Mount Emei Sunrise + Leshan Giant Buddha
Early 5:00 AM cable car ride to the Golden Summit for sunrise (weather permitting). After breakfast, drive to Leshan (approx. 1 hr). See the 71-meter Leshan Giant Buddha by boat cruise, then walk the Nine-Turn Stairway for a close-up view. Drive back to Chengdu (approx. 2 hrs). Evening street food experience.
Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Chengdu Free Day
Morning at leisure — optional visit to the Giant Panda Breeding Base (add-on) or Wuhou Shrine & Jinli Street. Afternoon free for shopping at Chunxi Road, Taikoo Li, IFS (iconic panda sculpture), or SKP mall. Evening: Chengdu Twin Towers night view and SKP light show.
Meals: Breakfast + Dinner
Departure
Breakfast at hotel. Airport transfer to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.
Meals: Breakfast
What’s Included
- All accommodation (4-star hotels, twin share)
- Daily breakfast + all group lunches and dinners (except Day 4 lunch)
- All ground transport including airport transfers
- Mount Emei entrance fee, cable car & sightseeing bus
- Leshan Giant Buddha boat cruise + entrance fee
- English-speaking guide throughout
Not Included
- International flights to/from Chengdu
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses and tips
- Day 4 lunch (free time — restaurant list provided)
- Giant Panda Base ticket on Day 4 (optional add-on)
- China visa fees
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From $899 /person
Secure your spot with a 20% deposit. Full payment due 30 days before departure. Free cancellation up to 14 days out.
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