Different Leshan Giant Buddha Scenic Area, Tourism Strategy

🔥 Three Core Pitfall-Avoiding Rules Early Bird Plan (Arrive at North Gate before 7:30) Golden Time: Enter right at 7:30 when the park opens. Finish the core tour (Buddha’s head + Buddha’s feet) within 2 hours—fewer crowds, cooler temperatures, and almost no lines at photo spots by the Buddha’s head. Avoid This: Afternoon/holiday visits mean crowds + intense sun. Waiting for the plank road can take 1+ hours. Stick to “North In, East/South Out” Route Self-driving: Enter North Gate → Exit East Gate (Parking Lot 6 is closest—see parking tips). By taxi: Enter North Gate → Exit South Gate (easier to hail a taxi near South Gate). Pro tip: Head straight for Lingyun Mountain steps first to see the Buddha’s head, then visit the feet. Don’t miss the Tang Dynasty cliff carvings along the way. Ticket Tips Official purchase: Use the mini-program “大佛旅游 (Dafo Tourism)”. ¥80/person includes Wuyou Temple and Mahao Cliff Tombs. Night tour of Lingyun Mountain is only ¥9.85. Avoid scams: Skip “Eastern Buddha Capital + Leshan Giant Buddha” combo tickets sold outside the park—unnecessary if you’re only visiting the Giant Buddha. Politely decline if rushed. 🚗 Transportation & Parking Hacks Parking Lot 6 trick: Navigate to “Leshan Giant Buddha Parking Lot 6 (Exit 2)”. Walk through a restaurant’s back kitchen, go upstairs—100m to North Gate entrance, just 10m from East Gate exit. Ferry caution: North Gate ferry terminal closes in dry season. To take a boat, take the scenic area bus from South Gate. Wuyou Temple Terminal is better (fewer people). 📸 Photography Secrets Skip the crowd at Buddha’s feet: Try the side of the Buddha’s head (fewer people, slimmer angles) or the second deck of a boat for full views (choose Wuyouba Terminal—50% shorter lines). Hidden Three Rivers Confluence spot: The viewing platform below Moruo Hall—quiet, scenic, and perfect for stunning shots. 🚫 Common Pitfalls to Avoid Buddha’s feet status: Currently open (check official announcements before your trip). Boat tour vs hiking: Boat tours (¥70/person) only offe #chinatrip #chinatravel #leshan #cocorun #china