Leshan 5-Day, 4-Night Travel Guide (Budget: 7,000 RMB) Theme: Food + Culture + Nature, a deep dive into Leshan's slow-paced life

Leshan 5-Day, 4-Night Travel Guide (Budget: 7,000 RMB) Theme: Food + Culture + Nature, a deep dive into Leshan's slow-paced life 📅 Itinerary Overview Budget Allocation: Transportation: 1,500 RMB (Round-trip flights/high-speed rail + local transport) Accommodation: 1,600 RMB (4 nights, mid-to-high-end hotels/boutique guesthouses) Dining: 1,200 RMB (Leshan snacks + main meals) Tickets: 600 RMB (Leshan Giant Buddha, Mount Emei, etc.) Other: 1,100 RMB (Shopping, souvenirs, contingency fund) 🚗 Detailed Daily Itinerary Day 1: Arrive in Leshan, explore city cuisine Transportation: Arrive in Leshan by high-speed rail/plane, take a taxi to the city center (approx. 50 RMB). Accommodation: Leshan city center (Recommendation: Leshan Zen Retreat · Jiading Courtyard, approx. 400 RMB/night, river view room). Food Check-in: Lunch: 📍Feng Siniang Qiaojiao Beef (approx. 40 RMB/person, must-try: beef, blood curd). Afternoon Tea: 📍Chuanmei Fancy Ice Jelly (approx. 10 RMB/person, recommended: Three Fresh Ice Jelly). Dinner: 📍Ye Po Po Bobo Chicken (approx. 50 RMB/person, super fragrant red oil flavor). Late-night Snack: 📍Yingzi Fried Skewers (approx. 30 RMB/person, fried skewers with beer). Night Tour: Stroll along Binjiang Road, enjoy Leshan's night view. Day 2: Leshan Giant Buddha + Oriental Buddha Capital + Suji Ancient Town Breakfast: 📍Jiujiu Tofu Pudding (approx. 15 RMB/person, beef tofu pudding + kabing). Morning: 📍Leshan Giant Buddha (Ticket: 80 RMB): Recommended to hike up for a close-up view of the majestic Buddha. 📍Oriental Buddha Capital (Ticket: 60 RMB): Giant reclining Buddha, Ten Thousand Buddhas Cave, great for photos. Lunch: 📍Zhanggongqiao Food Street (approx. 50 RMB/person, recommended: sweet skin duck, malatang). Afternoon: 📍Suji Ancient Town (Free): An antique-style town in western Sichuan, great for photos. Experience: Drink Gaiwan tea, listen to storytelling (approx. 30 RMB/person). Dinner: 📍Gushixiang Qiaojiao Beef (approx. 60 RMB/person, intangible cultural heritage brand). Day 3: Mount Emei Day Trip (Golden Summit + Wannian Temple) Transportation: Leshan → Mount Emei (20-minute high-speed rail, ticket 11 RMB). Tickets: Mount Emei entrance ticket 160 RMB + sightseeing bus 90 RMB + Golden Summit cable car 120 RMB (round trip). Itinerary: Morning: Take the sightseeing bus to Leidongping, walk to Jieyindian, then take the cable car to the Golden Summit. Noon: Explore the Golden Summit (sea of clouds, Ten-Direction Puxian Statue). Afternoon: Descend to visit Wannian Temple (Ticket: 10 RMB), experience Buddhist culture. Dinner: 📍Emeishan City BBQ (approx. 60 RMB/person). Accommodation: Foot of Mount Emei (Recommendation: Nianhuaxi Hot Spring Guesthouse, approx. 500 RMB/night). Day 4: Qianwei Jiayang Steam Train + Luocheng Ancient Town Transportation: Leshan → Qianwei (chartered car/carpool, approx. 200 RMB round trip). Experience: 📍Jiayang Steam Train (Steam train, ticket 80 RMB): Travel through rapeseed fields, full of retro charm. 📍Luocheng Ancient Town (Free): Boat-shaped old street, drink tea, watch Sichuan opera face-changing (approx. 30 RMB/person). Lunch: 📍Qianwei Dried Tofu + Ye'erba (approx. 20 RMB/person). Return to Leshan, free evening, can experience 📍Leshan Night Market (approx. 50 RMB/person). Day 5: Leisurely Departure Breakfast: 📍Haihuiyuan Shaomai (approx. 15 RMB/person, thin skin, rich filling). Morning: Free time, can visit 📍Leshan Museum (Free). Souvenirs: 📍Zhao Yazi Sweet Skin Duck (half duck approx. 40 RMB). Departure: Return by high-speed rail/plane. 💰 Budget Details (2 people traveling together, 3,500 RMB per person) Item Cost (RMB) Notes Transportation 1500 High-speed rail/flights + local transport Accommodation 1600 4 nights mid-to-high-end hotels/guesthouses Dining 1200 Leshan snacks + main meals Tickets 600 Leshan Giant Buddha, Mount Emei, Jiayang Steam Train, etc. Other 1100 Shopping, contingency fund Total 7000 5 days, 4 nights comfortable trip for 2 people 📌 Travel Tips Food Avoidance: Some shops in Zhanggongqiao are quite commercialized; it's recommended to visit places recommended by locals. Mount Emei Weather: The temperature difference at the Golden Summit is significant, bring a jacket, check the weather in advance. Optimizing Transportation: Taxis are cheap in Leshan city, but for surrounding attractions, a chartered car/carpool is recommended. Best Season: Spring and Autumn (March-May, September-November), avoid the rainy season. Leshan is a city where you can "never finish eating." Bring a good appetite and embark on a culinary and cultural journey! 🍢🍜