Leshan, Sichuan itinerary for 2 days

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Leshan is famous for the Leshan Giant Buddha, a UNESCO-listed site carved into a mountainside, and its beautiful natural surroundings.

Day 1: Beijing → Leshan (Giant Buddha and Scenic River) ✈️🛶

Morning: Travel to Leshan
• 7:00 AM: Fly from Beijing to Chengdu Shuangliu Airport (about 3 hours). ✈️
• 10:30 AM: Take a high-speed train or taxi to Leshan (1 hour). 🚄

Afternoon: Visit the Leshan Giant Buddha
• 12:30 PM: Lunch at a riverside restaurant, tasting Sichuan-style spicy fish. 🐟🌶️
• 2:00 PM: Visit the Leshan Giant Buddha, the world’s largest stone Buddha. Walk along the narrow cliff pathways for close-up views. 🏯🙏
• 4:30 PM: Take a boat ride for the best panoramic view of the Buddha from the river. 🚤

Evening: Explore the Old Town
• 6:00 PM: Have dinner at a hotpot restaurant, experiencing Sichuan’s famous spicy cuisine. 🍲🔥
• 7:30 PM: Walk along the Leshan riverside and enjoy the night view of the Buddha, illuminated beautifully. ✨

Day 2: Emei Mountain and Tea Culture 🍵🏔️

Morning: Visit Mount Emei
• 8:00 AM: Breakfast at a teahouse. ☕
• 9:00 AM: Travel to Mount Emei, one of China’s Four Sacred Buddhist Mountains. 🏞️
• 10:30 AM: Take a cable car up to the Golden Summit, enjoying the breathtaking views. 🚡

Afternoon: Relax at a Tea Plantation
• 12:30 PM: Lunch at a local farmhouse, trying Emei-style vegetarian food. 🌿
• 2:00 PM: Visit a tea plantation, learning about Sichuan’s famous green tea and participating in a tea-tasting session. 🍵
• 4:30 PM: Return to Chengdu and take a flight back to Beijing. ✈️
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