Leshan & Mount Emei
The world's largest stone Buddha and a sacred mountain of monasteries above the clouds.
Highlights of Leshan & Mount Emei
A UNESCO World Heritage pair, an hour from Chengdu. The 71-metre Leshan Buddha has watched over three rivers since the 8th century.
Leshan Giant Buddha
Walk down the cliff stairway beside it, or see it whole from a river boat.
Golden Summit
Emei's 3,079-metre peak, with a gilded temple and views over the clouds.
Monastery stay
Spend a night in a working Buddhist monastery on the mountain.
Connections
| To / from | By | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Chengdu | High-speed train | about 1 hour |
Times are typical and vary by service.
Tips from our guides
- Watch your bags around Emei's macaques; they snatch food.
Nearby and nicely paired
2–3 daysChengdu
Giant pandas, teahouses and the spiciest, most addictive food in China.
1–2 daysChongqing
A vertical megacity of cliffs, bridges and neon, and the start of the Yangtze River cruise.
2–3 daysJiuzhaigou
Turquoise lakes, waterfalls and mountain villages in a forested valley.
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