Location: Leshan
Top Things to do in Leshan
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Leshan, formerly known as Jiading, is a prefecture-level city located at the confluence of the Dadu and Min rivers in Sichuan Province, China. Leshan is located on the southwestern fringe of the Red Basin in southern Sichuan, about 120 km (75 mi) from Chengdu. At the 2010 census, its population was 3,235,759 whom 662,814 lived in the built-up (or metro) area made of Shizhong district, as Wutongqiao and Jinkouhe districts are not conurbated yet.
Restaurants in Leshan
1. Leshan Giant Buddha (Da Fo)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Carved out of a hill, the largest Buddha in the world dates back to the 8th century.
Reviewed By Muditha L
This is a marvelous design , I felt like it was a dream , but it's something more than that I expected , please skip the holidays because of lot of people. Try to be there in the early morning. Don't forget to visit by the river side also. I couldn't make it , but I felt it's the best way to visit it.
2. Lingyun Giant Buddha
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 78 reviews
Reviewed By yuki1234 - United Kingdom
Took a day trip from Chengdu to Leshan to see the Giant Buddha, and it was totally worth the couple of hours in a bus. I viewed the Buddha from the River as due to time constraints I did not have the time to queue and walk around the Buddha with other pilgrims. I would suggest doing this as the whole experience looked amazing. However, if you are stretched for time the river view is also very good. The Buddha itself is just awe inspiring and a must see when in the area.
3. Leshan Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By Jarko2015 - Amsterdam, The Netherlands
You'll cross this attractive bridge after you leave the Mahao Cave Tomb Museum and head towards the Wuyou Temple. It's not accessible unless you've bought a ticket for the entire complex. It's a very pretty, unusual bridge that makes a good photo op.
4. Wuyou Temple
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4 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By Jarko2015 - Amsterdam, The Netherlands
The last stop on the Giant Buddha complex ticket (although you can do the tour in reverse, making it the first) the climb up to the monastery is intense, but worth every step. Lots to see, including the amazing Arhat Hall, featuring 500 very colourful buddhas. It's a living, working monastery, so you will see the monks at prayer in the very impressive temples. The climb back down is just as intense. Unfortunately. Not a place anyone with any walking issues could ever handle. It's included in the RMB70 entrance fee, but you can't buy a ticket just for the temple itself.
5. Oriental Buddha Capital
Overall Ratings
4 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By Mj184 - Toronto, Canada
We visited the Oriental Buddha Capital just before seeing Leshan Giant Buddha. We actually ended up seeing it by mistake after buying the combo ticket and not knowing what it was. Upon entering we were shocked at how beautiful the park was and how few tourists were there. The park contains thousands of buddha statues in amazing condition and is extremely atmospheric.
I would highly recommend visiting at the same time as seeing the Giant Buddha.
6. Lingyun Cliff Road
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4 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By tombillinge - Cambridge, United Kingdom
The cliff road is the only way down to the bottom of the Grand Buddha, but it is both fun and a little scary. It is very safe, as it has a strong, high guardrail, but you get different views of the Buddha as you descend. Great fun, great views.
7. Leshan River, Friend and Foe
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3.5 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By MattwalesNorthWales - Chengdu, China
Ok so they aren't the newest boats ever, but they do run regularly from both sides of the river. You are given a life jacket to wear. The boat holds position just off the Buddha for photography opportunities. The only drawback is on a misty morning the Buddha is surrounded by mist as it is sitting in a niche in the cliff. Even then I think it is a lovely way to view the monument.
8. Lingyun Temple
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4 based on 11 reviews
9. Lingbao Tower
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4 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By DincerP - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
This is little behind the Lingyun Temple. There is not much to see - it is a pagoda - but around the corner, take the hidden steps sown and you will arrive at a secret garden with a pretty pond.
10. Wuyou Mountain
Overall Ratings
4 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By ref99fer - Seville, Spain
After to visit Lingyun temple comes out to an area with Porches of wood, whose function is to protect the beautiful sculptures that are on the outside part of the decoration of this green forest, that as you go away you find yourself at the edge of a steep slope the mountain, forming a steep depression though there is a stone pavement and tilt is soft for people who can not down these steep steps. Both forms for download are different to take advantage and see the wonderful Gardens and roof of trees forming this magnificent forest with the music of birds.
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