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View Plans & PricingArea: 12,826 km²
Population: ~3.2 million (2020)
Leshan means "happy mountain" in Chinese. It is located in central Sichuan at the confluence of the Min, Dadu, and Qingyi rivers, famous for the Giant Buddha.
7.0/10 — Residents enjoy a balanced lifestyle with modern amenities and cultural richness.
Leshan has no commercial airport; Chengdu and Meishan airports are used. Leshan Railway Station and Leshan North Station connect to Chengdu on the Chengdu–Mianyang–Leshan railway. Buses and taxis serve the city.
Leshan Normal University and Chengdu University of Technology (Leshan campus) are the main institutions.
Leshan lies in the Sichuan Basin with humid subtropical climate, rivers, and the confluence of three major rivers. Mount Emei is nearby.
Visit the Leshan Giant Buddha (UNESCO), Mount Emei (UNESCO), Wuyou Temple, and the ancient town of Jiajiang.
Day 1: Leshan Giant Buddha and Wuyou Temple.
Day 2: Mount Emei scenic area.
Try Leshan spicy chicken, Bobo chicken (cold skewers), tofu pudding, sweet skin duck, and Sichuan-style noodles.
Buddha-themed souvenirs, Mount Emei tea, bamboo crafts, and Sichuan spices are popular. Main shopping is in Shizhong District.
Local Vibe: Leshan is a Sichuan city dominated by the world's largest stone Buddha carved into a cliff. Locals are proud of their spicy food, their river, and the giant statue that watches over the confluence of three rivers. It's a tourist city that still feels lived-in.
Fun Facts:
• The Leshan Giant Buddha is the largest stone Buddha in the world, carved over 90 years during the Tang dynasty.
• The Buddha was built to calm the dangerous waters where the Min, Dadu, and Qingyi rivers meet.
• Leshan is also famous for its spicy tofu, grilled fish, and Sichuan hot pot.
Leshan locals speak their own flavor of Mandarin. Try these phrases to earn a smile:
巴适 (bā shì) — Comfortable / great.
雄起 (xióng qǐ) — Go for it.
摆龙门阵 (bǎi lóng mén zhèn) — To chat.
• Haitong Monk — The Tang dynasty monk who began the construction of the Leshan Giant Buddha to protect sailors.
• Li Bing — The Qin dynasty engineer who built the Dujiangyan irrigation system also shaped water management in the region.
• Su Shi — The Song poet visited Leshan and wrote about its Buddha and rivers.
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