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[quote=JABAROOTOO,233156]The other classic example was in Leshan, the Big Buddha where you can pay either Y70 or Y45 for the privilage of climbing down and up again in a snail-like tread of tourists and it's hot in the afternoon sun.  the gate price depends on which gate you are delivered too.  You guess which one?  We did not take this tour but opted instead for the boat cruise which promised a less personal visit but hopefully a better view.  Not having taken any notice of the boats already cruising we blythly paid Y50 a peice and the boat left immediately.  Great timing and it last about 30 mins.  10 mins there and 10 mins back leaves us with 10 mins to view this massive cliff carving.  Problem is in the morning the sun is behind it and the boat sits too close inshore for you to get anything like a decent photo without looking straight up at the sun.  Trying to fit the whole thing in is hard unless you've got the best equipment.

While we were considering yet another overprice less than value for money ticket we notice all these people scrambling out on the the little island in the middle of the river junctions.  For an hour of your time, morning or afternoon and the coast of Y2 for the two way boat trip you get the best photos of the Buddha possible.

Compare the first from the boat to the second from the island.  What would you prefer to pay Y50 or Y2 
Only drawback on the island is wading across a knee deep stream.  A few people slipped over so you need to wear good sandals and be careful crossing.  But there is really no comparison.  The boat is a rip off to say the least and you should try to climb in the morning when it is in the shade otherwise it's too hot in the summer.[/quote]

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