
Beijing Self-Guided Audio Tour
This sensational tour will show where China’s great leader, Mao Zedong, lies in state, and allow...

This day trips & excursions is one of the standout things to do in Beijing, China. it combines the highlights below into a single, easy-to-book experience from €395 per person. Get a glimpse into the past with private guided visits to Leshan and Luocheng Old Town.
Get a glimpse into the past with private guided visits to Leshan and Luocheng Old Town. In Leshan, admire a towering, 8th-century Giant Buddha statue, then head to Luocheng Old Town for a look at well-preserved architecture from the 1600s and a taste of local culture.
After getting picked up from your hotel in the morning, transfer to a train at the Chengdu East Railway Station and ride with your guide to Leshan. Upon arrival in the city, step aboard a boat and make your way through the water to the Leshan Giant Buddha, the largest stone-carved Buddha in the world. The Giant Buddha sits 256 feet (78 m) tall, overlooking the confluence of the Minjian, Dadu, and Qingyi rivers. Learn about the history and construction of the enormous statue from your guide and snap some unforgettable photos before returning to shore.
From Leshan, travel to Luocheng Old Town, a unique boat-shaped village known for its original architecture from 1628. Explore ancient streets and marvel at the well-preserved buildings, listening to stories about the place's past from your guide. The roads are lined with shops of tempting local foods, and you can taste your way through the region's cuisine before catching the train back to Chengdu and getting dropped off at your hotel.
Beijing is rewarding year-round, but spring and early autumn typically bring the most comfortable temperatures and thinner crowds than peak summer. Morning departures tend to be quieter and cooler; booking ahead is recommended in high season as popular day trips & excursions slots in Beijing sell out.