01City Guide
Baoguo Temple
报国寺
All Ages
Admission
Free entry to Baoguo Temple.
Typical Visit
45-90 minutes
Quick Facts
Ticket
Free entry. Reservation or on-site registration may be required.
Hours
Tue-Sun 09:00-17:00, last entry 16:30. Closed Monday except adjusted public holidays.
Transport
No metro. The temple is in Leshan old city; taxi, bus, walking, or bike from central areas works well.
Duration
1-2 hours
Best Time
Morning or late afternoon; year-round city stop
Visitors
All ages
How to Visit
1
Check the open day
Avoid Monday unless it is a holiday opening. Use the official account or on-site registration process before entering.
Tip:Free does not always mean no registration.
2
Follow the central axis uphill
Move from Lingxing Gate through the pond, Dacheng Gate, Dacheng Hall area, and rear halls to understand the temple layout.
Tip:Some halls can be under repair, so keep the route flexible.
3
Read the wartime university story
The Wuhan University westward-relocation history is what makes this site more than a normal Confucian temple stop.
Tip:This part gives the visit its strongest context.
4
Pair it with old-city food
After the temple, walk toward old-city lanes, Shangzhongshun, or nearby snack streets instead of making a separate taxi hop.
Tip:This is a good easy city route.
Highlights
- Free historic Confucian temple in Leshan old city
- Wuhan University wartime relocation exhibition context
- Traditional gates, halls, red walls, old trees, and hillside layout
- Easy pairing with old-city snacks and Laoxiaoding viewpoint
- Good low-effort cultural stop outside the Giant Buddha crowds
Insider Tips
✦Bring passport or ID for registration if requested.
✦Check Monday closure before going.
✦Use flat shoes because the site rises along the hill.
✦Do not rely on parking right at the temple; the old-city roads are narrow.
✦Treat repair closures as normal for historic buildings.
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02City Guide
Dadu River Jinkou Grand Canyon
大渡河金口大峡谷
Adults Focused
Admission
Free canyon road area for eligible visitors. Paid boat products may operate separately, but this route is not reliable enough for a normal foreign-passport itinerary.
Typical Visit
Full day from Leshan; longer with Gu Lu Village hiking
03City Guide
Leshan Ebony Museum
乐山乌木博物馆
All Ages
Admission
Adult ticket CNY 90 on major ticketing pages. Discounted online, local, or concession prices may be lower.
Typical Visit
1.5-2.5 hours
04City Guide
Leshan Giant Buddha Daytime Cruise
乐山大佛白天游船
All Ages
Admission
CNY 70 for the standard daytime Buddha-viewing cruise. Fast-pass or VIP products can be CNY 150 when sold.
Typical Visit
30-40 minutes on the boat; allow extra time for queues and pier transfer
05City Guide
Leshan Giant Buddha
乐山大佛
All Ages
Admission
CNY 80 for the daytime mountain-and-Buddha scenic ticket. The daytime Buddha-viewing cruise is separate at CNY 70.
Typical Visit
4-5 hours for the walking route; 30-40 minutes for cruise-only viewing
06City Guide
Golden Summit
金顶
All Ages
Admission
No separate Golden Summit admission, but you need the Mount Emei ticket. Golden Summit cableway: CNY 65 up and CNY 55 down in peak season; CNY 30 up and CNY 20 down in low season.
Typical Visit
4-6 hours from the mountain base; longer if staying for sunrise