Giant Buddha and Tea Terrace Town Day Tour from Chengdu

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Giant Buddha & Tea Terrace Town Day Tour
  • Visit the great Leshan Giant Buddha, which is 71 meters in height and is the largest stone statue in China
  • Capture an unforgettable panoramic view of the Giant Buddha as you coast by on a boat
  • Stroll through an old, tranquil town to watch the locals toiling industriously in some traditional workshops
  • Learn how to pick tea and enjoy a cup of this traditional Chinese drink in one of the local tea fields

What to expect

This day tour that departs from Chengdu takes you all the way to the famed Giant Buddha of Leshan. It sits at the meeting point of three rivers: Min, Qingyi, and Dadu. Here, with the company of the bilingual guide, you may be able to get close to the Giant Buddha and learn about why this statue had been created and the significance it plays in the part of the locals’ lives. Afterward, you get to visit one of the towns nearby. One of the biggest industries in the area is farming tea. Here, in this mountainous area, it’s most efficient to grow tea plants in terraces, which you’ll see as you visit one of the fields. This day tour is a great way to immerse yourself in local culture outside of the city.

leshan giant buddha
Visit Leshan's Giant Buddha, which is ensconced right in the rocky cliffs
leshan giant buddha
Explore an old tranquil town not far from the Buddha
tea terraces
Tea is grown in terraces in this mountainous region and you'll learn how locals cultivate them
leshan giant buddha
Visit one of the local alcohol factories

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Insider Tips:

  • Please wear shoes that are suitable for climbing or hiking
  • The temperature may vary greatly throughout the day. It is recommended that you wear warm and waterproof clothes

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