One-Day Leshan Giant Buddha and Tea Terrace Tour In Lost Town
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Is One-Day Leshan Giant Buddha and Tea Terrace Tour In Lost Town worth booking?
One-Day Leshan Giant Buddha and Tea Terrace Tour In Lost Town is a 8-hour experience in Chengdu, China, from $90 per person. It scores 61 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.7/5 rating across 3 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 61 / 100
- Rating
- 4.7/5 (3)
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $90 per person
Have you heard: the Buddha is a mountain, and the mountain is a Buddha?! On this tour, you will gain a panoramic view of the Leshan Giant Buddha from a boat. Discover a 500-year-old town which still preserved traditiona
What you get
About this experience
Have you heard: the Buddha is a mountain, and the mountain is a Buddha?! On this tour, you will gain a panoramic view of the Leshan Giant Buddha from a boat. Discover a 500-year-old town which still preserved traditional workshops and visit a 100-year-old courtyard house, enjoy tea and share stories with local people. Follow the tea farmer to learn about tea and have a try of picking tea experience. In 1996, the Leshan Giant Buddha was listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, together with Mount Emei. There are many more hidden Buddhist cultural treasures awaiting your discovery in this land of Buddha.
What's included
Included
- Family & Old house visit.
- A walking tour at an old town.
- Lunch
- English-speaking professional tour guide service.
- Comfortable vehicle with A/C
- Tea plantation visit.
- Boat ticket for Leshan Giant Buddha.
Not included
- Gratuities
- Climbing for the Leshan Giant Buddha.
- Your personal expenses.
- Airport transfer.
What you'll see and do
Chengdu
7:30 - 10:00, Hotel Pickup and Transfer to Leshan. The driver will wait for you at the hotel lobby (or other specified meeting places) at the appointed time, holding your name sign. After all group members have been collected, you will be transferred to Leshan, approximately 2 hours’ drive from Chengdu. Your group will have a maximum of 10 people. Tour guide will meet and greet all of you at Leshan Port.
Pass by without stopping
Leshan Giant Buddha
10:00 - 11:30, Have a panoramic view of Leshan Giant Buddha by boat. On arrival in Leshan, you will head to the Giant Buddha Park and be dropped off at the boat dock. The tour guide will meet and greet all of you at Leshan Port. You will take a boat ride on the river to see the Buddha from a different perspective. The whole trip will last 15-20 minutes. The boat will take you right up to the Giant Buddha. Don’t forget to take a selfie, smiling along with the Buddha. Standing 233 feet (71 meters) tall, the Leshan Giant Buddha is carved into a cliff face over-looking the confluence of the Dadu, Qingyi, and Min Rivers. The 1,200-year-old Giant Buddha holds the record as the largest Buddha sculpture in the world. His ears stretch for 7 meters, his shoulders span 28 meters, and each of his big toes is 8.5 meters long.
90 minutes here · Admission included
11:30 – 14:00: A Walking Tour at A Laid-back Old Town and Taste Local Leshan Food. After visiting Buddha, there will be 40 mins drive to a laid-back old town. Take a walk around the town where traditional lifestyles still survived from the modernization. Along the way we visit traditional workshops such as blacksmith’s shop, bamboo workshop, barber shop etc. Enjoy tea and chat and share stories with lovely local people in old tea house and later drop in one of the hundred-year-old courtyard house where it’s owner are so proud of and love to share stories of the house.
90 minutes here
Leshan
14:00 – 16:20: Tea Plantation Experience. A short drive takes us up to the mountain. The tea farmer will take us to the tea field, where we will learn a lot about tea from how to pick-up the best tea sprouts or tea buds, to weather conditions and different regions for Tea. Have a try of picking tea from the tea trees! Afterward visiting the tea business family to reveal the process of making all kinds of tea, let’s sit down in front of the farm house and enjoy tea – more stories sharing and learning of tea, as in of wine there are Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir in tea as well! 16:30–18:30: Transfer back to Chengdu.
120 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 30 minutes before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Trippest Travel
Know before you go
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Tour guide will call you through hotel reception or leave a message for you the night before tour, to confirm exact pickup time
- Hotel pickup and drop-off services are available within the 3rd Ring Zone of Chengdu City.
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- This tour will have a maximum of 10 travelers.
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Traveler reviews
3 verified traveler reviews for One-Day Leshan Giant Buddha and Tea Terrace Tour In Lost Town. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Loved Chengdu!
We had an amazing few days in Chengdu with our guide Snow. The pandas were obviously a highlight, but we also really enjoyed exploring some of the other things Chengdu has to offer. Snow was a fantastic guide - super knowledgable having been born and bred in the area. Also very friendly and a joy to spend time with. Would definitely recommend her and this tour!
Response from the operator: Hi there, Thanks for writing in detail and sharing you overall experience in the Chengdu with us. Great to know you had a good time. Hope that you can visit with us again. CH Customer-care Team
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Great guide- very helpful and in-depth...
<p>Great guide- very helpful and in-depth knowledge. Would recommend.</p>
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Good to know
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $90 to $334
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 1
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 61
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One-Day Leshan Giant Buddha and Tea Terrace Tour In Lost Town: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Chengdu.
How much does One-Day Leshan Giant Buddha and Tea Terrace Tour In Lost Town cost?
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Prices start at $90 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Chengdu usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does One-Day Leshan Giant Buddha and Tea Terrace Tour In Lost Town take?
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Plan for about 8 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Chengdu is not rushed.
Is One-Day Leshan Giant Buddha and Tea Terrace Tour In Lost Town worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 61 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.7/5 across 3 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Chengdu, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule One-Day Leshan Giant Buddha and Tea Terrace Tour In Lost Town?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is One-Day Leshan Giant Buddha and Tea Terrace Tour In Lost Town suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book One-Day Leshan Giant Buddha and Tea Terrace Tour In Lost Town?
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Around 1 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Chengdu can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Chengdu and add a light layer if any part of the 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does One-Day Leshan Giant Buddha and Tea Terrace Tour In Lost Town start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Chengdu within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Chengdu?
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On Outty we rank every Chengdu experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Chengdu Cooking Class with a Local Market Visit, Private Chengdu Day Tour: Giant Pandas and Jinsha Site Museum, Tuktuk Food Tour Through Chengdu's Local Eats. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Chengdu?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Chengdu?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
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