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Home of the world's largest Buddha — a 71 m cliff-carved statue watching the confluence of three rivers for 1,300 years.
High-speed rail from Chengdu (1h) to Leshan Station; buses/shuttles reach the Buddha scenic area.
Leshan and Mount Emei are 40 min apart — a classic 2–3 day Chengdu-side trip doing both.
DiDi in town; the Buddha site and boat dock are walkable from the entrance.
The 71 m cliff-carved Maitreya Buddha — UNESCO and the largest stone Buddha in the world. The stair descent to its feet is the classic (steep) experience.
Reserve: Booking recommended
See the whole Buddha from the river — the only way to grasp its scale. Boats leave from near the scenic area.
Reserve: None
The 1,300-year-old temple behind the Buddha, on the cliff top.
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The quieter green hill across the river with its own temple and forest paths.
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Where the Min, Dadu and Qingyi rivers meet — the very point the Buddha was carved to calm.
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The savory spicy-silky breakfast bowl, a Leshan signature.
The city's famous glossy-glazed roast duck.
Skewers in bubbling hotpot — the Sichuan street ritual.
The 'cross-legged beef' soup of Leshan — tender sliced beef in broth.
March–June and Sept–Nov, mild and clear.
The Buddha-face stairs queue in season — go at opening or late afternoon, or take the boat.
The Buddha site takes 2–3 hours; pair it with Emei or the city's food streets.
Alipay everywhere; food stalls take cash — carry ¥100.
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