Peace Inn The Leshan Giant Buddha Branch

The couple that owns the place and manages it is absolutely adorable. They do not speak English, just a few basic words, but will go miles to try and answer any question you have. They also have some handmade maps they use to explain to travellers how to reach the main points of interest (Leshan is really small so it really is easy to understand). Breakfast is not included but you can ask for it and the lady will make it for 20 yuan. Good price as you get fruit, peanuts (common Sichuan breakfast food apparently) one fried egg and then noodles (with tomatoes and eggs but I think that changes depending on what they have at hand). The room was much bigger and nicer than I was expecting, as well as the bathroom which was almost as big as the room. Not all rooms are the same though, both in size and bathroom. The Inn is super super close to the giant Buddha site, you literally just walk along the river and you are there. The ticket office is right across the street from the Inn. The city "centre" is also very close to the Inn, you just need to cross the bridge and walk for around 10-15 minutes, which is a nice walk along the riverbank where you can see people dance, fish and sell fruit. The Inn is in the back of a small alley, a bit dark at night but don't worry as it is still very safe since they are all little shops and restaurants (they all know the owners) and also very quite both at night and during the day. I think the place is worth it, do not get discouraged by the lobby as it is a bit more messy and cluttered than the pictures shown on Booking.

The place is super close to the Buddha and fairly close to the city centre which means it is a bit far from the train station. I don't personally think it is a problem but if you plan to go to Emeishan from here keep it in mind (the station is very small so you do not need to get there much earlier anyway). The pictures of the lobby are outdated and it is now more messy and cluttered but do not be fooled! The rooms are very nice. The same goes for the alley where it is located. It is very narrow so have the taxi leave you at the entrance or they will get stuck. The facility per se was nice.

Price Friendly hosts Good airconditioning Good WiFi

Bedroom (under the bed), bathroom (top of shelves, bathroom closet) and the corner area to the left of the bedroom door on the landing hadn’t been swept or dusted for a long time. Dead bugs, grime and dust under the bed too. Marks and stains on the wall in the bedroom around the window; it needs a fresh coat of paint. Room needs updating . Clothes rack is bent, only one clothes hanger. Although the location is near the Giant Buddha park, the street area around the guest house is dirty. There’s a garbage recycling directly across from the entrance. If the gate could be kept shut, one wouldn’t see it. I was kept awake the second night by people playing a board game downstairs. It lasted until midnight. The main road can be noisy too, but luckily the ac drowned out this noise. Food choices are very limited in this area. A guy was taking a leak right next to the rubbish bins opposite the garden gate in broad daylight. Not the owner’s fault, but it says something about the area. I should have stayed in a hotel in the city instead.