The Best Day trip guide from Chengdu

The Leshan Giant Buddha is a 71-metre tall stone built from the 713 until the 803. A trip to visit the Giant Leshan Buddha from Chengdu is simple and a must do. Here is the essential guide on how to make the day trip.🗒 There are 3 ways to reach Leshan from Chengdu:🛣 1.Bus:🚍 Take the bus that runs directly to Leshan from the Xinnanmen Bus Station in Chengdu. Price: 42–55 Yuan Time needed: 2 hours 2. Train: (RECOMMENDED)🚆 Take the train from Chengdu East Railway station to Leshan. Price:54 Yuan Time needed: 50 minutes 3. Taxi/Didi:🚖 Price: 310-380 Yuan Time needed: 1 hour and 30 minutes From the train/bus station, there are two options to visit the Giant Buddha: 1. Bus:🚍 Get on bus number 605, which will take you directly across the road from the Leshan Giant Buddha. Price: 1 Yuan Time needed: 50 minutes 2. Taxi/Didi:🚖 Price: 35 Yuan Time needed: 25 minutes There are two ways to explore the Buddha:⛰️ 1. Hike the Leshan Giant Buddha:🥾 (RECOMMENDED) To see the Leshan Giant Buddha up close, visitors must enter the mountain, where they will find viewpoints and other attractions along the wa. A full hike up the mountain costs 80 Yuan and requires an early start to avoid crowds.There are tickets available outside the park, so there is no need to pre-book. The park closes around 17:00. 2. Take the ferry:⛴️ Enjoy the scenic view from the ferry while traveling to the Big Buddha.The ferry ride costs 158 Yuan for a return journey and takes around 30-40 minutes.During the boat trip, there's a 10-minute stop for taking pictures, but the boat is usually crowded. A section of the boat is reserved for those who pay for a photographer.After taking pictures, the ferry returns to the boarding dock. Be aware they will try to do many thing to charge you extra money.