01City Guide
Baoguo Temple
报国寺
All Ages
Admission
Free entry to Baoguo Temple.
Typical Visit
45-90 minutes
Quick Facts
Ticket
CNY 80 adult ticket.
Hours
Apr 1-Oct 7: 08:00-18:00. Oct 8-Mar 31: 08:00-17:30.
Transport
No metro. Use Leshan city buses 3 or 13 to the Oriental Buddha Capital area, or taxi from central Leshan / Leshan Railway Station.
Duration
2-3 hours
Best Time
Spring and autumn; summer is easier if you use the cave sections during heat
Visitors
All ages
How to Visit
1
Set the right expectation
This is a modern Buddhist sculpture park, not an ancient cave-temple site like the Giant Buddha itself.
Tip:It works best if you enjoy large-scale sculpture and quiet walking.
2
Follow the one-way sculpture route
Use the signed route through the reclining Buddha, arhat caves, underground halls, thousand-hand Guanyin, and Southeast Asian-style sections.
Tip:The route has steps and slopes.
3
Use the cave halls for a slower visit
The large cave and underground spaces are cooler and more atmospheric than the open paths, especially in hot weather.
Tip:Respect no-photo signs around active worship images.
4
Pair it with the Giant Buddha only if you have energy
The west-side connection can link toward the Giant Buddha area, but doing both fully in one day involves a lot of walking.
Tip:Choose one main site if traveling with older visitors.
Highlights
- Large modern Buddhist sculpture park beside the Giant Buddha area
- Reclining Buddha, cave halls, arhat sections, and hillside paths
- Quieter alternative or add-on to the crowded Giant Buddha route
- Useful in summer because cave sections are cooler
- Good for travelers interested in Buddhist art spaces rather than only heritage age
Insider Tips
✦Do not visit expecting ancient UNESCO-level carvings throughout.
✦Wear comfortable shoes for steps and slopes.
✦A guide can help explain the many Buddhist figures if you are interested.
✦Use it after the Giant Buddha only if queues did not drain your day.
✦Bring water; the route is longer than a quick temple stop.
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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