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Leshan Giant Buddha
The world's largest stone Buddha statue at 71 meters tall, carved into a cliff face in the 8th century overlooking the confluence of three rivers.
2 km · about 5 min drive
Sichuan, China · Asia
Leshan is worth a stop: 30 minutes from Shawan, 2km from Leshan Giant Buddha.
Leshan is a city located in Sichuan, China. With a population of 662,814, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Leshan sits in China, where you drive on the right. It's in the Asia/Shanghai time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Leshan to your route.
Leshan, formerly known as Jiading and Jiazhou, is a prefecture-level city located at the confluence of the Dadu, Min and Qingyi rivers in Sichuan province, China. By the end of 2024, the registered population of the city is 3.45 million. About 120 km (75 mi) from the provincial capital Chengdu, Leshan is aRead more
transportation hub and regional center in southern Sichuan. A historical and cultural city, Leshan is famous for world heritage sites Mount Emei and Leshan Giant Buddha, as well as for its rich food culture.
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Leshan is located in Sichuan, China, Asia. The coordinates are 29.5623 latitude, 103.7639 longitude.
Leshan has a population of approximately 662,814 people, making it a city in China.
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The world's largest stone Buddha statue at 71 meters tall, carved into a cliff face in the 8th century overlooking the confluence of three rivers.
2 km · about 5 min drive
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One of the Four Sacred Buddhist Mountains of China rising to 3,099 meters, with ancient temples, sea of clouds, and the famous Golden Summit.
42 km · about 50 min drive
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