Leshan 5-Day, 4-Night Travel Guide (Budget: 7,000 RMB) Theme: Food + Culture + Nature, a deep dive into Leshan's slow-paced life

Leshan 5-Day, 4-Night Travel Guide (Budget: 7,000 RMB)
Theme: Food + Culture + Nature, a deep dive into Leshan's slow-paced life

📅 Itinerary Overview

Budget Allocation:

Transportation: 1,500 RMB (Round-trip flights/high-speed rail + local transport)
Accommodation: 1,600 RMB (4 nights, mid-to-high-end hotels/boutique guesthouses)
Dining: 1,200 RMB (Leshan snacks + main meals)
Tickets: 600 RMB (Leshan Giant Buddha, Mount Emei, etc.)
Other: 1,100 RMB (Shopping, souvenirs, contingency fund)

🚗 Detailed Daily Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Leshan, explore city cuisine

Transportation: Arrive in Leshan by high-speed rail/plane, take a taxi to the city center (approx. 50 RMB).
Accommodation: Leshan city center (Recommendation: Leshan Zen Retreat · Jiading Courtyard, approx. 400 RMB/night, river view room).
Food Check-in:

Lunch: 📍Feng Siniang Qiaojiao Beef (approx. 40 RMB/person, must-try: beef, blood curd).
Afternoon Tea: 📍Chuanmei Fancy Ice Jelly (approx. 10 RMB/person, recommended: Three Fresh Ice Jelly).
Dinner: 📍Ye Po Po Bobo Chicken (approx. 50 RMB/person, super fragrant red oil flavor).
Late-night Snack: 📍Yingzi Fried Skewers (approx. 30 RMB/person, fried skewers with beer).

Night Tour: Stroll along Binjiang Road, enjoy Leshan's night view.

Day 2: Leshan Giant Buddha + Oriental Buddha Capital + Suji Ancient Town

Breakfast: 📍Jiujiu Tofu Pudding (approx. 15 RMB/person, beef tofu pudding + kabing).
Morning:

📍Leshan Giant Buddha (Ticket: 80 RMB): Recommended to hike up for a close-up view of the majestic Buddha.
📍Oriental Buddha Capital (Ticket: 60 RMB): Giant reclining Buddha, Ten Thousand Buddhas Cave, great for photos.

Lunch: 📍Zhanggongqiao Food Street (approx. 50 RMB/person, recommended: sweet skin duck, malatang).
Afternoon:

📍Suji Ancient Town (Free): An antique-style town in western Sichuan, great for photos.
Experience: Drink Gaiwan tea, listen to storytelling (approx. 30 RMB/person).

Dinner: 📍Gushixiang Qiaojiao Beef (approx. 60 RMB/person, intangible cultural heritage brand).

Day 3: Mount Emei Day Trip (Golden Summit + Wannian Temple)

Transportation: Leshan → Mount Emei (20-minute high-speed rail, ticket 11 RMB).
Tickets: Mount Emei entrance ticket 160 RMB + sightseeing bus 90 RMB + Golden Summit cable car 120 RMB (round trip).
Itinerary:

Morning: Take the sightseeing bus to Leidongping, walk to Jieyindian, then take the cable car to the Golden Summit.
Noon: Explore the Golden Summit (sea of clouds, Ten-Direction Puxian Statue).
Afternoon: Descend to visit Wannian Temple (Ticket: 10 RMB), experience Buddhist culture.

Dinner: 📍Emeishan City BBQ (approx. 60 RMB/person).
Accommodation: Foot of Mount Emei (Recommendation: Nianhuaxi Hot Spring Guesthouse, approx. 500 RMB/night).

Day 4: Qianwei Jiayang Steam Train + Luocheng Ancient Town

Transportation: Leshan → Qianwei (chartered car/carpool, approx. 200 RMB round trip).
Experience:

📍Jiayang Steam Train (Steam train, ticket 80 RMB): Travel through rapeseed fields, full of retro charm.
📍Luocheng Ancient Town (Free): Boat-shaped old street, drink tea, watch Sichuan opera face-changing (approx. 30 RMB/person).

Lunch: 📍Qianwei Dried Tofu + Ye'erba (approx. 20 RMB/person).
Return to Leshan, free evening, can experience 📍Leshan Night Market (approx. 50 RMB/person).

Day 5: Leisurely Departure

Breakfast: 📍Haihuiyuan Shaomai (approx. 15 RMB/person, thin skin, rich filling).
Morning: Free time, can visit 📍Leshan Museum (Free).
Souvenirs: 📍Zhao Yazi Sweet Skin Duck (half duck approx. 40 RMB).
Departure: Return by high-speed rail/plane.

💰 Budget Details (2 people traveling together, 3,500 RMB per person)

Item
Cost (RMB)
Notes

Transportation
1500
High-speed rail/flights + local transport

Accommodation
1600
4 nights mid-to-high-end hotels/guesthouses

Dining
1200
Leshan snacks + main meals

Tickets
600
Leshan Giant Buddha, Mount Emei, Jiayang Steam Train, etc.

Other
1100
Shopping, contingency fund

Total
7000
5 days, 4 nights comfortable trip for 2 people

📌 Travel Tips

Food Avoidance: Some shops in Zhanggongqiao are quite commercialized; it's recommended to visit places recommended by locals.
Mount Emei Weather: The temperature difference at the Golden Summit is significant, bring a jacket, check the weather in advance.
Optimizing Transportation: Taxis are cheap in Leshan city, but for surrounding attractions, a chartered car/carpool is recommended.
Best Season: Spring and Autumn (March-May, September-November), avoid the rainy season.

Leshan is a city where you can "never finish eating." Bring a good appetite and embark on a culinary and cultural journey! 🍢🍜