Transfer to your hotel and keep the day relaxed. If arrival time permits, enjoy a teahouse or neighborhood walk. The guide reviews the mountain-day arrangements and confirms walking preferences before the route leaves Chengdu.
5-Day Chengdu, Leshan & Mount Emei Tour
Chengdu - Leshan - Mount Emei - Chengdu
Private planning around your dates and interestsSichuan heritage with time for the mountain
Combine Sichuan city life with two major cultural landscapes on a compact route. Leshan and Mount Emei are linked in sequence, with an overnight near the mountain before the main sightseeing day. Returning to Chengdu the evening before departure creates a more comfortable finish than a rushed mountain-to-airport connection. Compare this itinerary with our wider collection of China tours.
5 days / 4 nights Itinerary at a Glance
- Duration
- 5 days / 4 nights
- Route
- Chengdu - Leshan - Mount Emei - Chengdu
- Long-distance travel
- Private road transfers
- Tour format
- Customizable private tour
Trip Highlights Code: CN-11-05
- Explore a Chengdu neighborhood before heading south.
- Choose a suitable way to view Leshan Giant Buddha.
- Stay near Mount Emei before the main mountain excursion.
- Finish with a protected overnight in Chengdu.
Plan with Confidence: Clear inclusions, confirmed travel arrangements and a personalized itinerary before booking.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
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5-Day Chengdu, Leshan & Mount Emei Tour
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Travel to Leshan and visit the Giant Buddha area. The walking route or an available river-viewing option is chosen to suit conditions and your comfort; they are not both assumed. Continue to accommodation near Mount Emei after the visit.
Spend the day on Mount Emei using the agreed scenic transport and cable-car combination where available. Walking and steps remain part of the visit. Weather may affect summit views, so the guide plans a suitable route rather than promising clear panoramas.
Return to Chengdu by a confirmed rail or road arrangement. After check-in, enjoy a relaxed city visit such as Wenshu Monastery or a heritage-lane walk. Keep the afternoon flexible after the mountain stage and stay overnight in Chengdu.
Transfer to the airport or railway station. No mountain excursion is scheduled on departure day. A panda visit needs an additional planned morning if your flight timing does not comfortably allow it.
Private Tour Reference Prices
Estimated starting prices in USD per adult for the full 5-day / 4-night itinerary, sharing twin or double rooms.
2 adults traveling togetherUSD 1,290from / person
4 adults traveling togetherUSD 950from / person
6 adults traveling togetherUSD 850from / person
Headline price basis: Four adults traveling together, using two twin or double rooms. City stays use comfortable 4-star hotels; village and remote stays use selected local guesthouses or boutique accommodation. The Accommodation tab shows the overnight bases.
Transport included in the estimate: Private road transfers between Chengdu, Leshan and the Mount Emei base.
For this route: The standard Leshan walking visit, Mount Emei admission, scenic bus and the planned return summit cable car are budgeted. A Leshan boat alternative and an additional panda visit are quoted separately.
Single-room supplement: From USD 200 per person for the full itinerary, added to the applicable twin-sharing group price. Solo private tours, odd-numbered groups and children receive a separate quote.
Dates and confirmation: These are planning estimates for standard-season travel, excluding Chinese public holidays, peak summer dates and major local festivals. Hotel and transport availability, room upgrades and itinerary changes can affect the price. Your dated quotation confirms the final total and inclusions before booking.
Get a Quote for My DatesTypical Overnight Bases
Only places used by this itinerary are shown below. The final hotel list follows confirmed transport, season and room availability; upgrades and room preferences can be customized.
Chengdu
2 nights · Comfortable 4-star city or resort hotel; final property confirmed in your quoteEmei base
2 nights · Comfortable 4-star city or resort hotel; final property confirmed in your quote
2 nights · Comfortable 4-star city or resort hotel; final property confirmed in your quoteEmei base
2 nights · Comfortable 4-star city or resort hotel; final property confirmed in your quote
✓ Price Includes
- The reference price budgets for the following services; your dated quotation confirms the final arrangements
- 4 nights in twin or double rooms: comfortable 4-star city hotels and selected local boutique or guesthouse stays; cruise cabin where specified
- Daily hotel breakfast
- Private arrival, departure and sightseeing transfers on the base itinerary
- English-speaking local guides on scheduled sightseeing days; no full-time escort on independent leisure or rail/flight sectors
- Standard admission and mandatory scenic transport for the base sightseeing program, as specified in Prices
- Private road transfers between Chengdu, Leshan and the Mount Emei base.
⊘ Price Excludes
- International flights and transport to the first city or from the final city; domestic flights except any allowance expressly listed in Prices
- Lunches, dinners and drinks except the meals specifically included above
- Optional activities, alternative excursions and upgrades identified in the route-specific price notes
- Single-room supplements, extra nights, upgraded rooms and changes to the base itinerary
- Personal travel insurance, entry-document costs, personal purchases and discretionary gratuities
Who Is This Tour For?
This route suits travelers interested in mountains & rivers who want 5 days to explore Chengdu, Leshan, Mount Emei, Chengdu.
Hotel standard, walking pace and optional experiences are agreed before confirmation. Share your priorities so the final route remains practical for your group.
Travel Tips for This Itinerary
- Cable cars reduce some ascent but do not eliminate walking and stairs.
- Summit visibility depends on the weather.
- Discuss the Leshan walking route versus river-viewing option before confirmation.
- Review our guide to China high-speed train travel before any rail sector.
- Check current entry requirements early with the China visa guide.
- Read our practical China travel tips for packing, payments and daily preparation.
- Daily hotel breakfast is included in the estimate. Other meals are included only where specified under Prices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will we stay on the summit?
The base itinerary uses accommodation near Mount Emei’s lower access area. A summit hotel requires a different plan and separate availability check.
Is a panda visit included?
It is not fixed in this five-day route. Add a Chengdu morning if pandas are a priority.
How many nights does this itinerary include?
The published 5-day route includes 4 overnight stays. The Accommodation tab lists the actual bases and night counts. Extra arrival or departure nights can be quoted separately.
What does the starting price mean?
The estimated starting price is USD 950 per person for four adults traveling together and sharing twin or double rooms in standard season. The Prices tab also shows estimates for two and six adults, the single-room supplement and route-specific inclusions. Send your dates for a confirmed quotation.
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