Chengdu 5-Day Tour: Mount Emei, Leshan Giant Buddha, Dujiangyan & Mount Qingcheng
Explore Sichuan’s Sacred Mountains, Ancient Engineering Wonders, and UNESCO Heritage Sites
Experience the best of Sichuan on this 5-day pure sightseeing tour from Chengdu. Visit Mount Emei, one of China’s four sacred Buddhist mountains; admire the world-famous Leshan Giant Buddha; explore the ancient Dujiangyan Irrigation System; and enjoy the peaceful Taoist atmosphere of Mount Qingcheng.
This itinerary is ideal for travelers who want a well-paced cultural journey with no shopping stops and no compulsory optional activities. Private transportation, hotel accommodation, major admission tickets, and sightseeing transfers are included for a comfortable travel experience.
Tour Highlights
- Visit Mount Emei, one of China’s most important Buddhist mountains
- Take the cable car to the spectacular Golden Summit
- See the Ten-Faced Samantabhadra Statue, Huazang Temple, and dramatic mountain viewpoints
- Discover Wannian Temple, Qingyin Pavilion, and the scenic mid-mountain area of Mount Emei
- Visit the magnificent Leshan Giant Buddha, a 71-meter-tall cliff-carved Buddha from the Tang Dynasty
- Explore Dujiangyan Irrigation System, a 2,000-year-old water management masterpiece
- Walk across Anlan Suspension Bridge and see Fish Mouth Levee, Flying Sand Weir, and Bottle-Neck Channel
- Discover Mount Qingcheng, the birthplace of Taoism and a peaceful mountain retreat
- Enjoy a pure sightseeing tour with no shopping stops and no forced optional activities
Itinerary
Day 1 | Arrival in Chengdu
Arrive in Chengdu and make your way to the hotel for check-in.
The rest of the day is free for you to relax or explore Chengdu at your own pace. You may choose to enjoy local Sichuan cuisine, visit nearby shopping streets, or simply rest after your journey.
Overnight: Chengdu
Day 2 | Chengdu – Mount Emei Golden Summit
After breakfast at the hotel, depart from Chengdu and drive to Mount Emei. The journey takes approximately 2.5 hours.
Upon arrival, lunch is at your own expense. After lunch, take the scenic area sightseeing shuttle bus up the mountain to Leidongping. From there, walk approximately 1.5 km to Jieyin Hall. Along the way, you may pass through an area where wild monkeys are often seen. Please keep a safe distance and do not feed or tease the monkeys.
Continue by cable car to the Golden Summit, one of the most iconic highlights of Mount Emei. Visit the impressive Ten-Faced Samantabhadra Statue, Huazang Temple, Woyun Nunnery, Jingangzui, and Sheshen Cliff. On clear days, you may enjoy distant views of Mount Gongga. With a little luck, you may also witness the rare “Buddha’s Light” phenomenon.
After visiting the Golden Summit, take the cable car down and return to Leidongping by the same route. Then take the sightseeing shuttle bus to the mid-mountain area and check in at your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast included; lunch and dinner at your own expense
Overnight: Mount Emei
Day 3 | Mount Emei – Leshan Giant Buddha – Chengdu
After breakfast at the hotel, take the cable car up to Wannian Cable Car Station and walk to Wannian Temple, an important temple dedicated to Samantabhadra Bodhisattva. Inside the temple, see the famous bronze Samantabhadra statue, one of Mount Emei’s treasured cultural relics.
Continue downhill to visit Bailong Cave, Qingyin Pavilion, Qingyin Lake, Heilongjiang Plank Road, One-Line Sky, and the Natural Ecological Monkey Zone.
Please note that Heilongjiang Plank Road, One-Line Sky, and the Natural Ecological Monkey Zone are located in a special scenic section. Guests may need to visit this area independently, and the itinerary may be adjusted depending on time, weather, crowd levels, and physical condition. If time is limited, some sections may be skipped.
Lunch is at your own expense. After lunch, drive to Leshan and visit the Leshan Giant Buddha Scenic Area. Walk through the scenic area and admire the majestic Maitreya Buddha carved into the cliffside during the Tang Dynasty. Standing 71 meters tall, the Leshan Giant Buddha is a remarkable symbol of Buddhist culture and ancient craftsmanship.
After the visit, return to Chengdu and check in at your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast included; lunch and dinner at your own expense
Overnight: Chengdu
Day 4 | Dujiangyan Irrigation System & Mount Qingcheng
After breakfast, depart around 07:00 for Dujiangyan Scenic Area, a national 5A attraction and UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Explore the Dujiangyan Irrigation System, built by Li Bing during the Qin period over 2,000 years ago. This ancient water management project is still in use today and is considered one of the greatest engineering achievements in Chinese history. Visit major landmarks including Bottle-Neck Channel, Flying Sand Weir, Fish Mouth Levee, Anlan Suspension Bridge, Qinyan Tower, and Erwang Temple, which commemorates Li Bing and his son.
Lunch is at your own expense.
Around 13:00, continue to Mount Qingcheng, one of China’s most important Taoist mountains and another UNESCO World Heritage Site. Known for its quiet beauty, lush forests, and peaceful atmosphere, Mount Qingcheng has long been admired for its deep mountain scenery and Taoist culture.
Take the sightseeing shuttle bus to the entrance of the scenic area, then continue by cable car toward Shangqing Palace. Visit highlights such as Shangqing Palace, Laojun Pavilion, Moon City Lake, Wudongtian, Yuanming Palace, and Jianfu Palace. Along the way, enjoy ancient paths, tranquil forests, mountain views, and Taoist temples from different historical periods.
Around 17:00, return to Chengdu and transfer back to your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast included; lunch and dinner at your own expense
Overnight: Chengdu
Day 5 | Chengdu Departure
After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy free time until your departure.
Depending on your flight or train schedule, make your own way or arrange a transfer to the airport or railway station. Your 5-day Sichuan journey ends with memorable experiences of sacred mountains, ancient temples, giant Buddha carvings, and world-renowned heritage sites.
Meals: Breakfast included
What’s Included
- Admission tickets (Mount Emei admission ticket, Mount Emei sightseeing shuttle bus, Golden Summit round-trip cable car, mid-mountain upward cable car, Emei-Leshan audio headset, Leshan Giant Buddha admission ticket, Leshan sightseeing shuttle bus, Dujiangyan admission ticket, Dujiangyan sightseeing shuttle bus, Dujiangyan audio headset, Yulei Pavilion escalator, Mount Qingcheng admission ticket, Mount Qingcheng sightseeing shuttle bus, Mount Qingcheng audio guide device, Moon City Lake boat ticket, and Mount Qingcheng round-trip cable car)
- Hotel accommodation (4-star hotel)
- Daily hotel breakfast as specified in the itinerary
- Private vehicle with professional driver during sightseeing days
- Chengdu hotel pick-up and drop-off during the tour
- Bottled drinking water
- Travel accident insurance, including monkey-related accident insurance at Mount Emei
- Driver gratuties
- English-speaking guide service ( if selected)
Optional Upgrade
- English-speaking tour guide service (if selected at the time of booking)
What’s Not Included
- Lunches and dinners
- International airfare and visa fees
Important Notes
- Mount Emei is home to wild monkeys. Please do not feed, touch, or tease them, and keep your belongings secure.
- Comfortable walking shoes are strongly recommended.
- Some parts of Mount Emei involve walking, steps, slopes, and cable car transfers.
- Please take extra care when getting on and off cable cars and sightseeing shuttle buses.
- One-Line Sky and the Natural Ecological Monkey Zone may be adjusted or skipped depending on time, weather, crowd levels, and guests’ physical condition.
- Local souvenir stalls and temple offering areas inside the scenic spots are not arranged shopping stops. Any purchases or temple offerings are entirely optional.
- During peak seasons or holidays, waiting times may occur at scenic area entrances, shuttle buses, and cable cars.
Duration
5 Days / 4 Nights
Departure
Chengdu
Tour Type
Private Tour / Pure Sightseeing Tour
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