The Emei Mountain + Leshan Giant Buddha combo is the classic 2-day Sichuan journey: two UNESCO sites an hour apart. Spend a night on Emei to catch the famous Golden Summit sea-of-clouds sunrise, then descend to Leshan the next afternoon.
Your private car and driver handle the long drives while you focus on temples, monkeys and mountain air. From $220 per day — the best value for serious Chengdu visitors.
Distances & Driving Time
| Route | Distance | Driving Time |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1: Chengdu to Emei Mountain | ~160 km | ~2 hours |
| Emei summit to Leshan (next day) | ~40 km | ~45 min |
| Day 2: Leshan to Chengdu | ~150 km | ~2 hours |
| Emei hotel to Golden Summit cable car | mountain bus + cable | ~1.5 hours |
Private Car Rates
2-day charter (per-day rate) with professional driver. Driver accommodation included. You book Emei mountain hotel (we recommend). Entrance/cable cars paid locally.
| Vehicle | Seats | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| VW Passat / Toyota Camry (Sedan) | 1-3 pax | $220 /day |
| Buick GL8 MPV | 4-6 pax | $260 /day |
| Mercedes V-Class | 7-8 pax | $340 /day |
Why Choose a Private Car
- Catch the Golden Summit sunrise above the clouds
- See both Emei and the Leshan Buddha without rushing
- Same car and driver across both days
- Stay overnight on the mountain — cooler, quieter
- All fuel, tolls, parking and driver hotel included
- Flexible pace for temples, monkeys and photos
Suggested Itinerary
Day 1 AM
Chengdu to Emei, up the mountain to your hotel
Day 1 PM
Visit Wannian Temple and Qingyin Pavilion, meet the macaques
Day 1 eve
Early night for the sunrise
Day 2 early
Cable car up to Golden Summit for sunrise
Day 2 noon
Descend, drive to Leshan
Day 2 PM
Leshan Giant Buddha cliff walk + river cruise
Day 2 eve
Drive back to Chengdu
What's Included / Not Included
Included
- Private car for 2 days
- Same professional driver
- All fuel, tolls, parking
- Driver accommodation overnight
- Bottled water
- Itinerary planning
Not Included
- Your Emei mountain hotel
- All entrance tickets & cable cars
- Meals
- Optional guide
- Tips
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