Bouddha de Leshan & Mont Emei: 2 Jours de Splendeurs Sacrées

Très beau tour, nous n'avons eu qu'à payer notre souper du soir, tout le reste était pris en charge par la guide. La guide était très intéressante et nous a appris beaucoup sur le bouddhiste, les différents Bouddhas et l'histoire du grand Bouddha. L'hôtel était propre et très confortable et offrait divers activités dont un essayage d'habits d'époque. Le buffet du petit éjeuner était très bon, comprenait en autres des oeufs, divers légumes, du riz, des dumplings et de petits gâteaux. Je le recommande.

Nous avons adoré notre tournée avec WestChinaGo et nous n'aurions pas pu la prendre seuls. Lily était extrêmement serviable et sympathique. Nous avons appris à bien la connaître et il était très facile de parler avec elle en tant qu'amie. Je voyageais seul en Chine avec mes 3 garçons, donc cette tournée a été un moment fort pour nous. Nous avons adoré passer la nuit au Temple. La sensation était magique. Se réveiller au rythme des tambours et des chants tôt le matin nous a fait nous sentir très paisibles. Ce fut une expérience formidable et je la reprendrais certainement.

Bien organisé, la tournée n’a pas été précipitée car j’y suis allé en basse saison, dimanche et lundi. la planification du temps était parfaite. Guide Fifi a un excellent anglais, une personnalité agréable et une grande connaissance des sites et de son histoire. Ramassé à mon hôtel au centre-ville de Chendu, train à emei, transfert, j'ai choisi de monter la montagne (2 heures) plutôt que le téléphérique (2 minutes). C'était un mélange de neige et de bruine légère. la montée a bien pavé des marches tout le long. Vous pouvez vous procurer des vestes de pluie pour vos chaussures, évitez d’acheter des housses jetables moins chères si vous envisagez de marcher, elles casseront un demi-pied dans la montagne. Bien que cela vaille la peine d’obtenir les caoutchoucs pour ne pas tremper les pieds dans la pluie. Le téléphérique est descendu en 2 minutes. On ne voit pas grand chose dans la neige.   L'hôtel était un nouvel hôtel 4 étoiles, dans une zone nouvellement développée avec une belle vue sur la montagne, de grandes chambres propres et de l'eau chaude. Quelques restaurants servant une bonne cuisine locale à 1 minute à pied. Comme il y avait peu de clients dans la saison, le petit-déjeuner était un délicieux repas privé d'environ 10 plats fraîchement cuisinés. Plutôt que de servir Buffett. Une heure de transfert en voiture vers Bouddha, j’ai ajouté la promenade en bateau supplémentaire, c’est vraiment intéressant, puis une promenade dans la relique. Retour à Chendu en train à grande vitesse et retour à l’hôtel, était de retour avant 17 heures. Merci

Nous avons réservé l'excursion avec Mme Lily, qui est très gentille et sympathique, tout comme notre chauffeur, Sun Lin. Sun Lin est un chauffeur amical, serviable et patient. Avec une excellente attitude de travail, il fait de son mieux pour que ma femme et moi-même naviguions bien et passions d'agréables vacances à Chengdu, Leshan et Er Mei, sans perte de temps inutile. Il a également eu la gentillesse de faire un effort supplémentaire pour nous donner quelques notions de base sur l’histoire et les histoires des lieux que nous visitons, que nous avons trouvé très utiles. Génial et sera certainement les services aux amis, parents et collègues qui veulent visiter la Chine. Nous avons passé un bon moment à explorer les montagnes Chengdu, Leshan et Er Mei. Très beaux endroits. Je le recommande vraiment! ?

En raison des mauvaises conditions météorologiques, nous n’avons pas pu voir clairement la figure magnifique, mais c’est immense. Le temple est beau, comme la plupart d'entre eux. C'est tout à fait une montée au temple même après avoir pris le téléphérique. Si vous manquez de temps, il est recommandé de prendre le téléphérique. Nous avions pris un bus d'Emeishan. Le prix du billet comprenait le coût du téléphérique et du bus pour les collines les plus basses. Le trajet est magnifique, la route longeant la rivière. On peut voir beaucoup de jardins de thé sur le chemin des collines basses. Nous avons rencontré de jolis oiseaux mais nous ne pouvions pas voir les célèbres Macaques qui s'étaient cachés à cause de la pluie constante.

I booked this guided trip to Emei Mountain and the giant carved Leshan Buddha at the last minute. I decided just a few days before flying to Chengdu to spend four free days in Sichuan in the middle of this trip to China in mid-October. Lily was very helpful in setting up this trip less than two days in advance. I was very fortunate that Eddie was available as a guide. I write very few reviews on Trip Advisor, but I found both Lily and Eddie so terrific that I wanted to be sure to leave comments. I describe the guide Eddie in some detail below. Before going into details, I want to say that I give Lily’s organization WestChinaGo and this tour in particular my highest recommendation. I did the two day version of this tour, beginning in Chengdu. Eddie met me at my hotel, taking me to the station with the high speed train to Emei Shan. The train ride was beautiful, passing through lush countryside and reaching the town of Emeishan in only about 80 minutes. From the station, we took a shuttle bus up winding roads to the base of Mt. Emei; this drive was through a beautiful mountain region, where I hope to be able return for hiking. From the shuttle bus drop off point, we walked up a fairly crowded route to the entrance to the cable car, which takes people most of the way to the Emei Shan summit. Along the walk, we saw a number of monkeys, eager to steal food from the tourists. The crowds at the cable car were the only part of the trip that I wish I have been different, but this is an extremely important Buddhist site, popular with many tourists (note the crowds are worse at holiday times). Once we left the area at the top of the cable car, the crowds thinned out quickly. We visited a series of Buddhist temples, arriving at the Golden Summit, where there are three temples with very impressive statues. In this upper area, there were substantially fewer people. The day was raining lightly and foggy, but the area around the temples was nevertheless beautiful, as were the lush hillsides below the summit. On the second day, we visited a temple in the town of Emeishan, and then after breakfast headed for Leshan to see the giant, 233 foot Buddha, which had been carved into the sandstone rock in the eighth century. The history of this shrine, told by Eddie, is amazing. This represented the major life commitment of the monk Hai Tong, who hoped the Buddha would protect both the local population and ships from the turbulent waters of the Min and Dadu Rivers, which converge below. The hotel where I stayed in Emeishan was simple in design, but lovely, and very comfortable. I wanted to comment specifically on the two meals on the second day at restaurants that had been selected by Lily. Breakfast was at a local spot in Emeishan. Eddie ordered a local dish doufunao specifically for me (I don’t eat meat). I found this dish really delicious, and asked for the name. After visiting the giant Buddha in Leshan, we had lunch in a small nearby fishing village. The outdoor restaurant situated just above the river served delicious fish dishes. I particularly liked the spicy fish stew that Eddie ordered. I had had a number of terrific meals during my 2.5 weeks in China, but these two meals were particularly memorable, and notable because we were eating in restaurants frequented by the local population. Eddie is amazingly attentive, and was very protective of me, the tour customer. I don’t think I’ve ever been as well cared for in any commercial tour. He wanted to make sure that I enjoyed dishes that we ordered and that I was safe. Eddie is also impressively ethical. When I offered him a tip at the end of the trip, an amount at the high-end of what I had been told was normal range, he replied that I didn’t need to give them a tip at all (and so we compromised on a lower amount). The only suggestion I would make for this trip is to bring some warm clothing, as it can get cold on the mountain top, a parka for rain, and good walking/hiking shoes.

I traveled solo to Sichuan province and wanted to see so many things that I didnt know where to start or how to do it as I do not speak chinese; I contacted Lily and she suggested this tour plus some other trips around Chengdu city. Sharleen came along with me throughout my stay and she was absolutly perfect; I couldn´t have done it without her. Very happy to have met her; great conversation, always helpful and good knowledge of the history of the places Specifically this tour was amazing, it was a very foggy day and it was rainning all day long, but the walk to the top of the mountain with its splendid temple was worth it. Leshan Buddah its breathtaking, unfortunately it was under construction, but I could admired it´s head and walk around the area; we had a delicious lunch at the fish village together with our driver, whom I have to say is also a very nice person If you are travelling there, I highly recommend booking a tour with Lily!!

We booked the tour with Ms. Lily, who is very nice and sympathetic, the same as our tour guide, Ms. Summer. We had a good time exploring the Giant Buddha site and Emei mountain. Very beautiful places. I definitely recommend it! 👍

Lily was my private tour guide. I cannot say enough good things about her. Reasonably fluent in English, Lily took care of my needs, was flexible in our itineraries, and making sure I had a wonderful time. She was punctual meeting me at the hotel. Throughout the trip, she would teach and inform me about local Chinese culture. The highlight of my trip was being at the summit of Emei, with a breathtaking view overlooking the mountains amidst crisp air. It was a breath of fresh air after we had hiked for more than 30 mins on a snowy day, after getting out of the cable car. Luckily it wasn't cloudy, making the view all the more spectacular. Even if you are not a Buddhist, you can still admire and marvel at the statue and monastery atop the mountion, 3,000 ft above sea level. Travelling by speed train was comfortable and fast. A 3 -4 star hotel, the accomodation that night was fantastic and quiet, only 200 meters from Baoguo temple. The next day she took me to Leshan giant Buddha, followed by a nice lunch by the river and some hiking, before the driver picked us up to the speed train station, back to Chengdu. In the city of Leshan, such a surprise it was I got to paint Chinese calligraphy in addition to strolling around that city in a sunny afternoon. Yes, you are paying extra for the private tour, which is worth every penny! I've always opted for quality over quantity. In summary, here is what you'll get using Lily's service: 1. A new friend to accompany you who is knowledgeable in her field 2. A customizable trip 3. Someone who genuinely cares about your total experience during the trip

<p>Lily was my private tour guide. I cannot say enough good things about her. Reasonably fluent in English, Lily took care of my needs, was flexible in our itineraries, and making sure I had a wonderful time. She was punctual meeting me at the hotel. Throughout the trip, she would teach and inform me about local Chinese culture. </p> <p>The highlight of my trip was being at the summit of Emei, with a breathtaking view overlooking the mountains amidst crisp air. It was a breath of fresh air after we had hiked for more than 30 mins on a snowy day, after getting out of the cable car. Luckily it wasn't cloudy, making the view all the more spectacular. Even if you are not a Buddhist, you can still admire and marvel at the statue and monastery atop the mountion, 3,000 ft above sea level. <br/> Travelling by speed train was comfortable and fast. <br/> A 3 -4 star hotel, the accomodation that night was fantastic and quiet, only 200 meters from Baoguo temple. <br/> The next day she took me to Leshan giant Buddha, followed by a nice lunch by the river and some hiking, before the driver picked us up to the speed train station, back to Chengdu.<br/> In the city of Leshan, such a surprise it was I got to paint Chinese calligraphy in addition to strolling around that city in a sunny afternoon. Yes, you are paying extra for the private tour, which is worth every penny! I've always opted for quality over quantity. </p> <p>In summary, here is what you'll get using Lily's service:<br/> 1. A new friend to accompany you who is knowledgeable in her field<br/> 2. A customizable trip <br/> 3. Someone who genuinely cares about your total experience during the trip</p>