Chengdu, Leshan and Mount Emei
Four days in Chengdu, then a high-speed train to the Leshan Giant Buddha and Mount Emei with two nights in the area, and a return to the city for a day trip to Dujiangyan and Qingcheng Mountain.
Based on the typical Chengdu plus Leshan and Mount Emei combination offered by travel agencies. First, see pandas, old streets and museums in Chengdu. On day four, take an early high-speed train to Leshan for the Giant Buddha, then reach the foot of Mount Emei in the evening. The next day, climb to the Golden Summit, then spend the night in Leshan or at the foot of the mountain before returning to the city. Of the seven nights, two are in the surrounding area and the rest are on Chunxi Road. Finish with a day trip to Dujiangyan and Qingcheng Mountain. Suited to first-time visitors with a week off who want both city life and a World Heritage site.
Mount Emei's Golden Summit is cold and snowy in winter, and foggy in the rainy season. Sunrise depends on the weather.
每日安排
第 1 天 · Arrival on Chunxi Road and Taikoo Li
From Tianfu Airport, take Metro Line 18 and transfer to Chunxi Road, about 1.2 hours. Walk around in the evening.
The Jiuyanqiao area has a concentration of night views and bars.
住宿:春熙路·太古里
第 2 天 · Panda Base and Wenshu Monastery
Take Metro Line 3 to Xiongmao Avenue and transfer to the direct shuttle, about 1 hour. In the afternoon, take the metro back to Wenshu Monastery.
The Panda Base requires advance real-name booking. Arrive early.
住宿:春熙路·太古里
第 3 天 · Shaocheng Old Streets and Wuhou Shrine
成都(人民公園與鶴鳴茶社、寬窄巷子、杜甫草堂、武侯祠與錦里)
Take the metro to People's Park, walk along Kuanzhai Alley, then take a taxi about 15 minutes to Wuhou Shrine and Jinli.
住宿:春熙路·太古里
第 4 天 · Leshan Giant Buddha to the Foot of Mount Emei
Take the high-speed train from Chengdu East to Leshan, about 1 hour, then the park shuttle to the Giant Buddha. In the afternoon, take a high-speed train or coach about 40 minutes to Mount Emei.
In peak season the queue for the Nine-Bend Plank Road is long, so you can take a boat for a panoramic view instead.
住宿:報國寺山腳
第 5 天 · Golden Summit and Qingyin Pavilion on Mount Emei
From Baoguo Temple, take a sightseeing bus about 2 hours to Leidongping, then the cable car up to the Golden Summit. Take a bus down to Wuxiangang and walk to Qingyin Pavilion.
It is more than 10°C cooler on the mountain than at the foot, so bring a jacket. Keep food put away in monkey areas.
住宿:報國寺山腳
第 6 天 · Wannian Temple and High-Speed Rail Back to Chengdu
峨眉山·樂山(萬年寺) → 成都(錦江劇場(川劇變臉))
In the morning, take the cable car to Wannian Temple. In the afternoon, take the high-speed train from Mount Emei station back to Chengdu, about 1.5 hours.
In the evening, watch Sichuan opera face-changing at Jinjiang Theatre.
住宿:春熙路·太古里
第 7 天 · Dujiangyan Before Departure
Take the intercity railway about 30 minutes to Dujiangyan. In the afternoon, return and take the metro to Tianfu Airport, about 1.2 hours.
Schedule your flight for the evening. If time is tight, visit only Dujiangyan.