Leshan Giant Buddha

Leshan Giant Buddha

A Tang dynasty seated Maitreya Buddha carved into the mountain, about 71 meters tall, the largest stone-carved Buddha in the world, a World Heritage site along with Mount Emei.

Chengdu 5A Surroundings About 150 km
Stone-carved BuddhaWorld Heritagethree riversTang Dynasty

Ariel Steiner · CC BY-SA 2.5 · Photo source

乐山大佛
乐山大佛
乐山大佛
乐山大佛

A Tang dynasty seated Maitreya Buddha carved into the cliff, about 71 meters tall, the largest stone-carved Buddha in the world, listed as a World Heritage site together with Mount Emei.

Highlights at a Glance

  • Cliff-carved Buddha
  • World Heritage
  • Three rivers
  • Tang dynasty

Visiting Tips

The attraction is located on the outskirts of Chengdu. It is recommended to allow half a day to a full day and arrange a private car or tourist shuttle. This is a national 5A-level tourist attraction (the highest rating in China's scenic area quality grading). It is advisable to book tickets in advance and travel outside peak times.

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