2-Day Zen Experience of Leshan & Mt Emei: Giant Buddha, Kungfu and Temple Stay

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2d
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Overview

Getting a closer view of Leshan Giant Buddha and have an insight into temple life through a master monk’s sermon, Buddhism learning sessions, temple etiquette, vegetarian meals, Zen cultivation, transcription meditation, a tower climb, morning chanting, Emei Kungfu class and more. Don’t miss out on this opportunity for a true Buddhist experience and to see the life of monks up close.

This two-day tour includes a one-night stay in the temple, an air-conditioned coach hire, an English-speaking guide accompaniment.

Activity location

Leshan Giant Buddha (Da Fo)
- No.2435 Lingyun Street, Shizhong District
- 614000, Leshan, Sichuan, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

Leshan Giant Buddha (Da Fo)
- No.2435 Lingyun Street, Shizhong District
- 614000, Leshan, Sichuan, China

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2-Day Zen Experience of Leshan & Mt Emei: Giant Buddha, Kungfu and Temple Stay in English

2d
Opening hours: Fri 0:00-23:30
English

Pickup included

Travellers

Language options: English

Price details

RM 3,105.02 x 1 AdultRM 3,105.02

Total

What's included, what's not

Experienced English-speaking tour guide service.
Dinner
Entrance fee to Leshan Giant Buddha and Mt Emei.
Breakfast
Shuttle bus in scenic area (Wan Nian Temple section)
One night stay in Baoguo Temple.
Private comfortable vehicle with air-conditioning.
Gratuities (recommended).
Personal expenses.
Giant Buddha boat ticket
Airport transfer.

Know before you book

Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Vegetarian food only in the monastery, please have extra food outside temple.
It's not a good experience to take this tour during Chinese Golden Week: China National Day holiday (Oct.1 - Oct.7), Chinese Spring Festival. It would be very busy on the traffic and you may spend more time on queuing up. We suggest you stagger your trip.
Regarding to temple stay, you will stay overnight in the guest room in Baoguo Temple, with shared bathroom and Chinese style toliet.
If you want to see the Golden Summit instead of halfway hiking tour to Wan Nian Temple and Qingyige, please let your tour guide know and kindly pay the total difference 220 Chinese yuan in cash.
The tour guide will accompany you through the whole tour. Please respect the rules in the temple.

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Pickup from Chengdu, Visit of Leshan Giant Buddha.

2 stops
Meals: lunch, snacks
Accommodation: One night stay inside Baoguo Temple, clean guest room with shared bathroom.

Leshan Giant Buddha (Da Fo)

2h
Admission ticket included

While driving 2 hours to Leshan city in the morning from Chengdu, you can enjoy the countryside scenery along the way. You will be able to climb up the Buddha to have a close-up look. To see more, you may walk down the narrow plank all the way to the feet of the Buddha, to discover you are only as tall as one of its toes. Itinerary: 8:00: You'll be picked up from Chengdu hotel by your private driver. 8:00-10:30: Drive to Leshan. The tour guide will meet and greet you in Leshan. 10:30-12:30: Climbing the mountain to get a closer view of the buddha. 12:30-13:30: Lunch. You’ll have a chance to taste Leshan traditional delicious food at a local restaurant.

Baoguo Temple

8h
Admission ticket included

The Baoguo Temple at the foot of the Mt. Emei is the largest temple on the Mt. Emei and the starting point for taking a tour of the Mt. Emei. The temple was built during the years of Wanli period in the Ming Dynasty. The horizontal tablet of "Baoguo Temple" was written by Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty. It is the place where the Mt. Emei Buddhist Society is located. You'll have a depth great experience in Baoguo Temple for one night. You will be led by master talk about Zen or meditation, vegetarian dinner at temple. Itinerary: 12:30-14:50: Drive to Mt Emei. 15:00: Check-in at Baoguo Temple. The tour guide will show you around the temple. 15:00-17:50: Free time. 18:00-18:30: Vegetarian dinner. Eat with monks. 19:00-20:00: Learn about Buddhist temple etiquette and the temple’s architecture with one of senior masters. He will also share his Buddhism knowledge with you. 20:00: Free time. Enjoy your own peace and quiet moment after crowds leave.

Day 2: Morning Chanting, Emei Kungfu Class, Visit of Wan Nian Temple (Mt Emei)

2 stops
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: Not included

Baoguo Temple

2h
Admission ticket included

It's a good chance to join the moring Chanting if you are early birds, and also there will be a Kungfu class in the morning. Emei Kungfu is one famous and mysterious Chinese Kungfu. Join this morning class to learn the most original Emei Kungfu. Itinerary: 6:00: Morning chanting in the temple. (If you are an early bird, don’t miss this incredible experience.) 7:30-8:10: Emei Kungfu class with Kungfu master.

Wannian Temple

3h
Admission ticket included

First take public sight-seeing bus at the entrance of Mount Emei, you will arrive at the parking lot of Monastery of Ten Thousand Years. Jump on a cable car (optional), you can go up to the Monastery relaxingly and waste no time. The Monastery of Ten Thousand Years is the largest of the eight monasteries to be found on Mount Emei. 1,043 meters above sea level, the Monastery was built in the 4th century. The Brick Hal was built of bricks. In the hall is a statue of the Bodhisattva. Puxian on a white elephant, 8.5 meters high, cast in copper and bronze. After this, walk to Qingyinge to enjoy the natural beauty of sub-tropical forest and waterfall through a few steps. Walking forward, through a valley called Yixiantian (A Glimmer of Sky), you would come to the Monkey eco-area, where you can have close contact with lovely monkeys. Monkeys there are familiar with tourists and would pose for you to take photos if you offer them snack, but please remember to hold your camera and bags tightly in case the monkeys grab them and run away. Then you can walk to Wuxiangang Parking Lot in 20-30 minutes and take public bus back to the entrance. The whole journey takes about 2.5-3 hours. (Cost for public bus is already included in the entrance fee of Mount Emei). Itinerary as below: 9:00-9:40: Take a shuttle bus to the parking lot of Wan Nian Temple. 9:50-10:30: Visit Wan Nian Temple. 11:20-12:50: Walk to Qingyinge to enjoy the natural beauty of sub-tropical forest and waterfall through a few steps. 13:00-14:00: Lunch. 14:00-15:20: After lunch, walk to Wuxiangang Parking Lot in 20-30 minutes and take public bus back to the entrance. 15:30-18:00: Return to Chengdu.

Location

Activity location

Leshan Giant Buddha (Da Fo)
- No.2435 Lingyun Street, Shizhong District
- 614000, Leshan, Sichuan, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

Leshan Giant Buddha (Da Fo)
- No.2435 Lingyun Street, Shizhong District
- 614000, Leshan, Sichuan, China

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