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Leshan Giant Buddha and Huanglongxi Old Town Private Tour

4.9

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Wenhao W.

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Where pandas live, Chengdu, Real China life! Hi there! I am Victor Wang. I am from Leshan where the Giant Buddha is and now live at Chengdu where the pandas live. I have been taking tourists around China for a few western tour companies between 2004 and 2011. During this time, I bought my first camera and then I fell in love with taking pictures. The magnificent views, the impressive persons, and especially the memorable moments with my guests gave me a fantastic memery. In order to spend more time with my family, I quited the tour leader job and then worked in Chengdu as a local guide and photographer 2 years ago. I have been most of the places of Chengdu, especially the poor, backward and minority areas, for both groups and pictures. All these built me a passion to Chengdu and I really want to show it to the visitors. On the other hand, after 10 years working with the foreigners, I knew what you want to see, Real China life, but not just the morden cement forests. I will share my working experience in the Panda Base with you when we visit there. I will lead you to meet the real monks or Daoists in the temple, even eat with them. I will recommend you to try the culinary(yummy!) gems off the beaten tracks in the city and you can also learn how to make them. I will introduce you to see the lama's sutra-debating at the biggest tibetan buddhism institute. I will sugguest you the right place and right time to take a best picture. In a word, I will show you the best of Chengdu whilst saving your time and hassle. If you are planning to visit China, please do not miss Chengdu, if you want to visit Chengdu, please do not forget Victor! Let us meet as strangers but part as good friends! China National tour guide license(english speaking) since 2002. China driver license since 2007 Member of Sichuan provincial photographers' association A-class tour leader from 2006 to 2011 of Geckos Adventures Travel(Australia) Excellent tour guide of Peak adventures Travel(Intrepid,Geckos and Exodus) 2012 Excellent tour guide of China of China Hihglights 2013 (China) Red cross first aid license since 2005 None

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Overview of your Chengdu tour

Leshan is famous for its 1220-year-old, 71 meter tall Buddha and the delicious local snacks, both spicy and non-spicy. Foodies can easily spend over 3 days trying out different delicious dishes. The only downside to visiting Leshan is that you might gain some weight after! As a local who was born in Leshan, I know the Buddha, the food and the city like the back of my hand. Huanglongxi Ancient Town is over 1700 years old and has been carefully restored to maintain its rustic charm. Ancient cobbled streets, temples, wharves and houses line the curving alleys. Most of the buildings date back to the Qing Dynasty. This is why filmmakers often choose Huanglongxi Old Town to film exterior scenes for period movies. As tourism has developed in recent years, the locals have also contributed their local food to tourists, such as Dancing Noodle, Sesame Pudding, Yellow Catfish, and more.

Recent Reviews

Soody N.United States
2 weeks ago

We had a wonderful day with Victor (Wenhao) guiding us through charming Huanglongxi Old Town and the amazing Leshan Giant Buddha by boat. He introduced us to Boboji, a flavorful traditional local dish and shared much about the history of the entire area, including Leshan and Chengdu. Victor is very knowledgeable, personable and thoughtful, and made this a truly memorable day for us. We highly recommend this tour with him.

Yvonne K.United States
March 2026

I had a wonderful day with my guide Victor. We did a day trip to Leshan from Chengdu. Victor was also my driver and spoke very good English. He was super informative about the places I was visiting. Please note that you will be walking and climbing stairs, it is the best way to enjoy this experience! We visited Huanglongxi ancient town and it was peaceful and tranquil. You should order a bowl of “1 string noodle’’. The performance was very entertaining. After that we stopped at a tea plantation, plucking new leaves to taste, I had a little caffeine buzz! Next stop was the giant Buddha in Leshan and it was surreal! Victor is really top notch and he gave so much history, so the climb up and down was made interesting! He was also a good photographer and that was a bonus. I requested a food tour in the old town of Leshan. I invited him to eat with me and we enjoyed dumplings, sticky duck, a local noodle dish, Bobo chicken and tried a local pancake dessert. This tour was epic and I highly recommend Victor. I asked him many questions before the trip and he was prompt and helpful. Thank you Victor!!!

Jennifer A.
July 2025

Wenhao was a wonderful guide that planned a great day for our family. He reached out ahead of time to see if we wanted to hike up to see the Leshan Buddha or to take the more leisurely ferry. We opted for the ferry and this was perfect for us and our kids on a hot day. Wenhao knew all of the best places to stand on the ferry to get the best views and took great pictures of our family. We also loved seeing the old town, visiting Leshan for lunch and even stopping by the tea terraces. This was a perfect day with a knowledgeable and friendly guide!

James B.Belgium
May 2025

The tour guide, himself from Leshan, knew exactly what I wanted put of my day in Leshan. Apart from claiming up and down the hill of the Leshan Buddha, he guided me to certain local food houses to sample the best of Leshan cuisine, something I greatly appreciated.

Hock C.
April 2025

Fantastic guide with great knowledge & insight of all to experience in Chengdu. Victor allowed us to have a wonderful time.

Shawna H.United States
September 2024

Our tour guide Bella was fantastic! It’s an over two hours drive to see the Leshan giant Buddha. You need to be prepared for that. Bella was very knowledgeable, polite, considerate. She also took us to try the local food and they’re all delicious. She made our visit a great experience. One thing you need to pay attention to is to read about the kind of car you’re booking and make sure it suites your need.

Your Chengdu tour itinerary

7:30 am-8:30 am Pick you up at your hotel and then drive about 1 hour to Huanglongxi ancient town for visiting. 8:30 am-10:00 am Walk through this lovely town to visit the buildings, temples, bridges and wharves. Take pictures of the various food and try some if you like. 10:00 am-11:30 am Drive to Leshan by the expressway and stop over at Jiajiang service station. You can stretch your leg and walk in the green tea plantation for a while. 11:30 am- 12:30 Food tour in Leshan for lunch. You can try the Cross leg beef, Leshan style Chili Soup, Sweet Skin Duck, Cold skewers, etc. 12:30-16:00 Visit Leshan Giant Buddha park by foot. 16:00-18:00 Drive from Leshan back Chengdu downtown. If you don't like the steps, we can also visit the Buddha by boat and spend more time on the food tour. So, please feel free to contact me for customization.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Sedan

According to the traffic control policy(the car with 1 and 6 last Arabic numerals of the license number can't drive on Monday, 2 and 7 can't drive on Tuesday...) and the amount of your luggage, I will use different 5 seats sedan or SUV such as Tesla Model Y, BMW X1, Toyota Camry. If there are over 4 persons, please contact me directly for the bigger van or coach.

What's included
Other: 1, Private transportation with air-con2, Excellent knowledgeable English-Chinese guide service3, Admission tickets booking service4, Guide's admission tickets5, 1 bottle of water per person 6, Government tax
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What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. Entry for Giant Buddha park (USD 12/person) Cost for food(USD 10/person)
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Chengdu, Sichuan, China

Clients Chengdu downtown hotel 1st floor lobby

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Other details
Tour categories
Off The Beaten Path
Boat
Layover
Tour reference number
110167
Languages
English
Mandarin
Activity level
Moderate
Accessibility
Kid Friendly

Traveller reviews

4.9

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This private tour in Chengdu is perfect for food enthusiasts and history buffs. It's ideal for those who want to explore the Leshan Giant Buddha and the charming Huanglongxi Old Town while enjoying local delicacies. With Wenhao W., a local guide born in Leshan, you'll gain deep insights into the area's culture and cuisine. The tour is also kid-friendly, making it suitable for families.

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