A Buddha guarding the river for a thousand years is shocking.

Hi friends! 👋 Want to go to Leshan Big Buddha for a few days? Don’t worry, I have a super detailed travel guide here that is guaranteed to make your trip both fulfilling and enjoyable! 😄 Itinerary route planning 🗺️ 1️⃣ Day Trip Route If you’re short on time, choose this classic day trip route! 🌞 • Morning: North Gate (arrive before 07:30 to avoid peak crowds) ➡️ Buddha Head Square (take photos, super beautiful panoramic view!) ➡️ Lingyun Temple (feel Buddhist culture) • Noon: Dine at the vegetarian restaurant near Lingyun Temple and try local specialties such as Leshan Tofu Nao. 🍜 • Afternoon: Buddha Foot Canyon (remember to wear non-slip shoes) ➡️Suyuan ➡️Lingbao Pagoda ➡️East Gate • Evening: If you have plenty of time, take a cruise and enjoy the full view of the Great Buddha and the magnificent view of the three rivers confluence from multiple angles on the river. 🛥️ 2️⃣ Two-day tour route Of course, if you want a more leisurely tour, choose this two-day tour route! 🌙 • Day 1: Leshan Big Buddha Core Area ➡️ Jiuqu Ancient Canyon ➡️ Lingyun Temple ➡️ Leshan Food Street (enjoy local food in the evening) • Day 2: Wuyu Temple ➡️Jiayang Train (feel the charm of industrial culture) ➡️Qianwei Wen Temple (learn about Confucian culture) Food recommendations 🍔 When you come to Leshan, how can you miss the local delicacies? 🤤 • Xiba Tofu: Tender and delicious, it is a famous dish in Leshan. 🥘 • Minjiang River Fish: Especially the steamed river dumplings, tender and plump meat, can be called the best freshwater river fish. 🐟 • Niu Hua Tofu Brain: A unique delicacy of Leshan, spicy and fragrant, with strong flavor and rich color. 🥣 • Sweet-skinned duck: Moderately sweet and dry to the bone, it is a major specialty snack in Leshan. 🦆 • Cross-legged beef: The soup is delicious, the meat is tender, and it is also a delicacy not to be missed! 🥩 Accommodation location recommendation 🏨 • Downtown Area: Closer to Leshan Big Buddha Scenic Area, there are many food, shopping and entertainment venues. Recommend the three-star guesthouse in Leshan city center and the Golden Begonia Grand Hotel. 💰 • Surrounding the scenic area: Closer to Leshan Big Buddha, easy to get around, but relatively high price. I recommend some specialty homestays! 🏡 • Areas far from scenic spots: If you are on a budget, you can choose budget hotels or youth hostels far from scenic spots with relatively low prices but easy access. 🚌 Budget spend💰 • Transportation: Round trip transportation costs total from 200-2400 yuan (depending on the chosen mode of transportation and seat class). • Tickets: Tickets for Leshan Big Buddha Scenic Area are $120 for adults, and students and seniors can enjoy half-price discounts. • Meals: A meal at a medium level restaurant is around 50-100 yuan, and a day is expected to be 100-200 yuan. • Accommodation: A single room in budget hotels is around 100-200 RMB/night, while in comfortable hotels it may reach 300-500 RMB/night. • Others: Take a ropeway or cruise within the scenic area, which costs about 50-80 yuan one way. Souvenir purchases, guide services as well as personal consumption are expected to cost 50-100 yuan per person per day.