01City Guide
Baoguo Temple
报国寺
All Ages
Admission
Free entry to Baoguo Temple.
Typical Visit
45-90 minutes
Quick Facts
Ticket
Free museum, but currently not available for normal visits during the upgrade closure.
Hours
Temporarily closed for exhibition upgrades from Nov 13, 2025 to Jul 31, 2026. Do not plan an in-person museum visit before reopening.
Transport
No metro. The museum sits beside the Leshan Giant Buddha north visitor area and is walkable from the scenic-area entrance.
Duration
0 hours while closed; 1-2 hours after reopening
Best Time
After reopening; useful before a Giant Buddha visit
Visitors
All ages
How to Visit
1
Check reopening before planning
The museum is closed for exhibition upgrades until July 31, 2026. Treat it as unavailable unless an official reopening notice appears earlier.
Tip:This is the key trip-planning detail.
2
Use nearby alternatives for context
If you are already at the Giant Buddha area, use signage, the new digital cinema products, or the scenic route itself for background instead.
Tip:Do not walk over expecting museum galleries to be open.
3
Save it for a future Buddha visit
After reopening, the museum should be useful before the Giant Buddha route because it explains the carving, drainage, repairs, and local history.
Tip:Visit the museum before the Buddha when it reopens.
Highlights
- Important Giant Buddha and Leshan history museum when open
- Located beside the north visitor area
- Useful pre-visit context for the Buddha's construction and preservation
- Current closure is the main practical issue
- A future rainy-day or low-effort cultural stop after reopening
Insider Tips
✦Do not include the museum in a 2026 early-summer itinerary before reopening.
✦Look for official reopening information after July 31, 2026.
✦If your route depends on indoor time, choose Leshan Confucian Temple or food streets instead.
✦The Giant Buddha scenic area can still be visited as a separate attraction.
✦Keep this page as a status note rather than a current activity plan.
More Leshan Attractions
02Historic Walk
Leshan Confucian Temple
乐山文庙
All Ages
Admission
Free entry. Reservation or on-site registration may be required.
Typical Visit
1-2 hours
03City 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
04City 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
05City 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
06City 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