The Enigmatic Leshan Giant Buddha of Sichuan
Also called as Jiazhou in old times, Leshan city has a history of over 2000 years and earned its name of Leshan as it hosts the spectacular Leshan Mountain on its southern side. In ancient times, Leshan city was a rich in malus spectabilis, which crowned the city the Kingdom of Malus Spectabilis. Nowadays, the unique natural and human landscapes made Leshan one of the top travel destinations in Sichuan. What makes it even more charming is the enigmatic Leshan Giant Buddha, which not only presents the magic power of nature but also the power of human creativity. However, the Leshan Giant Buddha is not just about the Buddha itself, it’s more about the rich Buddhism culture. People are drawn here for both scenery and belief. Leshan Giant Buddha Scenic Area What to see? Giant Buddha Located at the confluence of Minjiang River, Qingyi River and Dadu River, the Giant Buddha Scenic Area has Giant Buddha, Lingyun Temple, and Wuyou Temple three parts. The very Giant Buddha is carv...