- Leshan Giant Buddha (Da Fo) - A private vehicle will pick you up from your Chengdu hotel and take you on a two-hour drive to the Leshan Grand Buddha. Upon arrival at Leshan, indulging in a delicious Chinese lunch at a popular local restaurant. Afterwards, your guide will lead you to the Lingyun Temple, located behind the Grand Buddha’s head.
Then, follow your guide down the trail toward the left of the Grand Buddha. This walk usually takes approximately 30 minutes, but it is flexible depending on any rest or photo stops you may want to make. Standing at an impressive 233 feet (71 meters) high and 92 feet (28 meters) wide, it is by far the largest carved Buddha sculpture in the entire world! Admire the grandeur of this structure as it towers over you.
For an alternative view of the Grand Buddha, you can choose to take a boat cruise on the river. After impressed by this World Heritage Site, sit back and your private transport drives you to Tea Garden.
- Meishan - Follow your guide to the plantation to meet a plantation farmer, who will walk with you to the beautiful tea terrace fields. Along the way, your guide will share various interesting facts, such as the several types of tea bushes that make different kinds of tea and how tea trees are planted and nourished. The farmer will then teach you the delicate ways of picking tea leaves.
Once you’ve gathered enough leaves, follow the farmer and your guide back to the factory to see and learn how to make different kinds of tea. Additionally, the farmer will show you how to make your own tea using the plantation’s facilities. The final product is yours to take home and enjoy!
- Tea making, tasting, and complimentary tea to take home
- Transportation in a private, air-conditioned vehicle
- Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off included
- Enjoy a local lunch during the tour
- Option to choose between hiking or boat ticket for the Giant Buddha admission
- Guided tour with a professional English-speaking guide
- Gratuities
Behold the magnificence of the world’s tallest monolithic Buddha, a cultural treasure recognized by UNESCO, towering at a remarkable height of 233 feet (71 meters). Accompanied by your personal guide, embark on an enlightening expedition along the pathways encircling this colossal icon, pausing to explore aged temples of Buddhist heritage mid-route. During the latter half of the day, engage in an authentic tea-making experience led by a regional agriculturist who will demonstrate the complete cycle from leaf plucking to the perfect pour. Facilitated by your guide’s interpretive skills at the tea estate, this immersive encounter includes a savory midday meal at a traditional Chinese eatery and the opportunity to take home your self-crafted brew.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
