Leshan

Home to world's largest Buddha statue carved into riverside cliff

Curated by Vinod Kumar Jain & Amit Jain · All Frontier Global · free, no login · reviewed 2026-07-05

Things to do

Leshan Giant Buddha · Historic Site

71-meter tall Buddha carved into cliff face during Tang Dynasty (8th century), UNESCO World Heritage Site and engineering marvel. Best: September to October

Emei Mountain Sacred Peak · Sacred Mountain

One of China's Four Sacred Buddhist Mountains with temples dating back 1,500 years, accessible by cable car or steep pilgrim trails. Best: June to September

Mahao Cliff Tombs · Historic Site

Han Dynasty burial chambers carved into cliffs above Minjiang River, visible from boat tours below. Best: September to October

Three Rivers Confluence · Scenic Area

Sacred meeting point of three rivers with temple pavilions overlooking the junction from elevated viewpoints. Best: September to October

Leshan Museum · Museum

City museum displaying regional Buddhist art, ancient sculptures, and archaeological finds from river valley history. Best: September to October

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