3 Days Leshan Emeishan Qingchengshan Dujiangyan Tour

Baoguo Temple of Mount Emei
The Sea of Clouds seen from the Golden Summit of Mt. Emei
The Golden Summit of Mt. Emei
Walk to the foot of the giant Buddha
Qingyin Pavilion at the middle of Mount Emeishan
Dujiangyan Irrigation System

Tour Outline: 3 Days & 2 Nights
Chengdu - Leshan Giant Buddha - Emeishan - Chengdu - Qingchengshan - Dujiangyan Irrigation System - Chengdu

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Trip Overview

Gorgeous landscape, tranquil surroundings and clear blue sky make Chengdu side retreat a must-visit. From the world's tallest stone Buddha, Uncesco World Heritage Site of Dujiangyan Irrigation System, forestes covered Qingchengshan to one of China's four most famous Buddhist mountains of Emeishan, this 3-day trip covers them all! This is your private and flexible tour; you can tailor it to your shcedule, interests, budget and travel style as you wish.

[Leshan Giant Buddha] Visit the tallest stone Buddha statue with 71m height in the world, which was carved on the cliff;
[Emeishan] Hike and take cable car to Golden Summit to enjoy the awe-inspiring view and the breathtaking sea of clouds;
[Qingcheng Mountain] Spend time with nature on a hike up the mountain and learn the legends of the temples;
[Dujiangyan Irrigation System] Discover the scientific marvels of the project and the temples and parks surrounded.

Best Time to Visit

All year round
Physical Demands

Very leisure tour; zero physical demand

Day by Day Itinerary

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Day 1: Chengdu - Leshan Buddha (walking) - Emeishan (L, D)

Baoguo Temple of Mount Emei

Walk to the foot of Leshan Giant Buddha

Today, we will drive from Chengdu to visit Leshan Giant Buddha with the height of 71 meter, sitting at the confluence of three rivers. It is the tallest stone Buddha statue in the world. It was carved on the cliff of Lingyun Mountain in order to suppress the flood. Enjoy spectacular view of the huge statue as you walking down through the narrow staircases to the foot of the Buddha.

After visiting the Buddha, move on to Mt. Emei and check in hotel, near Baoguo Temple. After a short break, go to visit Baoguo Temple, the biggest temple of Emeishan.

Stay overnight at foot of Mt. Emei

Drive 154km (Chengdu - Leshan), 40km (Leshan - Emeishan)
Altitude: Leshan (448m), Baoguo Temple (533m)
Internet & Wifi
Hotel: Emeishan business hotel
Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2: Emeishan Day Tour and back to Chengdu (B, D)

The Wannian Temple of Mt. Emei

The Golden Summit of Mt. Emei

Get up early in the morning, and take the sightseeing bus to Leidongping. You will hike to Jieyin Palace and then take the cable car up to the Golden Summit (altitude: 3077m). At the highest peak of the mountain, you will be amazed by the awe-inspiring view of Huazhang Temple and witness the breathtaking sea of clouds if it is sunny.

In the afternoon, you'll take a cable car down to Jieyin Palace, then walk 15-20 minutes to Leidongping for the sightseeing bus to Wannian Temple Parking Lot. Take a cable car up to Wannian Temple at the middle of the mountain; appreciate the most beautiful landscape of Mt. Emei in Qingyin Pavilion as you hike from Wannian Temple to Wuxiangang Parking Lot.

After tour, be transferred back to your hotel in Chengdu downtown.

Drive 165km (Emeishan to Chengdu), Hike about 2 hours
Altitude: Emeishan (551m-3099m)
Internet & Wifi: No
Hotel: No
Meals: Breakfast

Day 3: Chengdu - Qingchengshan - Dujiangyan - Chengdu (B, L)

Bird's View of Dujiangyan Irrigation System

Qingcheng Mountain

Today after breakfast, we will drive from Chengdu to Qingchengshan ( Mount Qingcheng ), the home of Taoism. Hike to Yuecheng Lake which lying quietly at the middle of the mountain. En route, experience the culture of Taoism in passing by temples and enjoy the fresh air in the forest. Then visit the Dujiangyan Irrigation System, which was built in 256 BC. You will see how it is still working to irrigate Chengdu plain and be amazed by the wisdom of ancient human. Then drive back to Chengdu.

After tour, be transferred back to your hotel in Chengdu downtown or the airport for your flight to your next destination.

Today drive 152km, hike about 20 minutes
Altitude: Qingchengshan (726m-2434m), Dujiangyan (590m)
Internet & Wifi: No
Hotel: No
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Price Details & Guide

Price Inclusions

Private transportation to the destinations and sites listed in the itinerary; ranging from 4WD land cruiser to bus depending on the group size and trip route; car gasoline, road toll and in-transport refreshments (free bottles of water, air pillow and headscarf) are included;
Lodging: one night in Emeishan business hotel; one night in Chengdu business hotel;
Private experienced English-speaking trip leader;
Hotel/ Airport/railway station pick-up and send-off services at the beginning/end of the tour;
Entrance ticket fees for all the sight spots listed in the itinerary (except for the entrance ticket fee of Baoguo Temple);
Meals: listed in the itinerary ( 2 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 2 Dinners );
First aid kit;
A coverage of 300,000RMB Chartis travel insurance;

Price Exclusions

International and domestic flight/train to Chengdu (Note: we accept the domestic flight/train tickets booking to Chengdu from other cities in advance, check the updated ticket availibility and cost with your travel consultant);
Meals that are not specified in the itinerary (Averagely a meal in the 3rdpole region cost 3~10USD per person);
Tips and gratuities for the trip leader and driver;
Entrance Ticket Fees of Baoguo Temple;
The expense of a personal nature like alcoholic beverages, laundry, phone call, etc;
Optional activities and excursions not specified in the itinerary;
China Entry visa fees;

Itinerary Alteration

Once we receive your tour deposit, which is followed by signing the contract, your reservation is secured with legitimacy. Our staff will reserve the accommodation, vehicle, site tickets, meals and more, and pay the deposit for our suppliers. So if you want to alter to another itinerary, you need to cover the deposit we've paid, while no service charge is needed if you make some changes on the itinerary you booked.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

If you cancel the tour because of your personal issues, you will be liable to pay cancellation charges that are bounded by 3rdpoletour.com cancellation policy as follows:

1.) If you cancel the tour more than 30 days before the trip starts, you will forfeit 10% of the total land cost per person;
2.) If you cancel the tour 15-30 days prior to your trip start date, 20% of your total land tour cost will be forfeited as a cancellation fee.
3.) If you cancel the tour 7-15 days before the trip starts, you will forfeit 30% of land cost.
4.) If you cancel the tour 7 days prior to your tour start date, you will forfeit 50% of land cost.
5.) If you fail to show up or cancel at your scheduled arrival time without prior notice or later than that, you will forfeit 100% of the land cost.

If the tour has to be cancelled because of the natural disaster or the government restrictions that is beyond both parties control, we will charge only USD50 per person, this is just the service fee and larbor fee during the preparation. This is a rare occurrence!

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