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Leshan, formerly known as Jiading [a] or Jiazhou, is a prefecture-level city located at the confluence of the Dadu and Min rivers in Sichuan, China. Leshan is located on the southwestern fringe of the Sichuan Basin in southern Sichuan, about 120 km (75 mi) from Chengdu.
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May 26, 2023 · Located on the southwestern fringe of the Red Basin in Sichuan province, Leshan is nearly 120 kilometers (75 miles) away from Chengdu. It is an industrial city with developed railway and port transportation. The lofty Leshan Giant Buddha and Mount Emei are the two highlights of Leshan.
Leshan Giant Buddha is the main attraction in Leshan Giant Buddha Scenic Area, which was listed as a World Natural & Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1996 together with Mount Emei. Located at the joint of Minjiang River, Dadu River and Qingyi River, Leshan Giant Buddha is sitting facing Leshan City across the river and it’s the largest ...
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Leshan City, famous for Leshan Giant Buddha, is one of the must-see destinations for most travelers who visit Sichuan. It is about two hours’ drive from Chengdu. Visitors can reach the top of the great Buddha, and climb down from its head to feet, or take a river cruise in front of the Buddha Statue.
Things to Do in Leshan, China: See Tripadvisor's 2,945 traveler reviews and photos of Leshan tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in July. We have reviews of the best places to see in Leshan. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
Fact 1: Largest Stone Buddha. “The Mountain is a Buddha and the Buddha is a Mountain”. The solemn Leshan Giant Buddha is calmly sitting on the cliff of Xijiao Hill, putting his hands on his knees, with the rivers flowing below his feet…Standing 71 meters tall, Da Fo is the tallest Buddha statue in the world.
From Leshan Station the trip by bus K1 via Leshan City to the Giant Buddha (¥2) with stops along the way in the city takes 30 minutes. Departure for the bus K1 is in the bus station building, across the street to the right side of the train station on exiting.
Things to Do in Leshan, China: See Tripadvisor's 2,953 traveller reviews and photos of Leshan tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in June. We have reviews of the best places to see in Leshan. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
