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Leshan Giant Buddha
No. 9 of Best Things to Do in Sichuan

Leshan Giant Buddha

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The Leshan Giant Buddha, also known as the Lingyun Giant Buddha, is situated on the cliff of Qiluan Peak on Lingyun Mountain at the confluence of the Min River, Qingyi River, and Dadu River in Leshan, Sichuan. It is a colossal seated stone statue of Maitreya carved during the Tang Dynasty, standing approx. 70 m tall, with a single instep spacious enough to accommodate over a hundred people. Legend has it that the turbulent waters at the confluence once frequently capsized passing boats. To calm the currents, the monk Haitong of Lingyun Temple initiated the carving of the Buddha. Over several generations, craftsmen continued the construction, which took approx. ninety years to complete. On the cliff to the right of the Buddha, an inscription from the Tang Dynasty titled "Jiazhou Lingyun Temple Great Maitreya Stone Statue" remains to this day, revealing its original name—the Great Maitreya Stone Statue of Jiazhou Lingyun Temple. The common route to visit the giant Buddha is to first arrive at Lingyun Temple beside the Buddha's head, then descend along the winding Jiuzhaigou plank road built against the cliff. View the Buddha's spiral hair buns and robe folds up close, and reach the platform at the Buddha's feet to look up at the full figure. Only then can one truly appreciate the grandeur of "a mountain being a Buddha, and a Buddha being a mountain." Lingyun Temple has continuous incense offerings, and many travelers also join their palms here to pray for blessings. For a different perspective, take a boat cruise or view from the riverside of Leshan ancient city: the continuous mountain outlines of Wuyou Mountain, Lingyun Mountain, and Guicheng Mountain resemble a giant reclining Buddha facing upward, with the grand Buddha seated precisely at its chest—creating the marvel of "Buddha within Buddha." The river view also captures the grand Buddha's full profile alongside the scenery of three rivers, making it especially effortless for travelers with limited stamina or those seeking panoramic shots.

Leshan · 32.6 km from Qingshen
Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
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Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding

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The Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding is home to many adorable giant pandas, and you can observe these charming national treasures up close. Located in the northern suburbs of Chengdu, the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding is approx. 10 km from the city center, and its construction fully simulates the wild living environment of giant pandas, with lakes, streams, bamboo forests, lawns, and more. The Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding has many "panda villas", which are enclosed leisure areas for pandas. Each features an outdoor yard and an indoor rest room. When the weather is cool, the giant pandas play in the yard, and visitors can watch the adorable pandas through the railings; when the weather is hot, the giant pandas hide in the air-conditioned rest rooms, and visitors can only watch them through the glass. You can also see pandas in the new area of the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, and they are our hero pandas. The pandas' home is bigger, and their activity range is wider. Seeing pandas is the main draw, but there is plenty more to do and see. A must-visit is our landmark building — the internet-famous Panda Tower. As a new landmark of Chengdu, it stands at the highest point of the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. The tower is 69.8 m tall with 11 floors. Its exterior resembles a giant bamboo shoot, while the interior is shaped like a blooming hibiscus flower. Inside, 81 platforms are distributed throughout, allowing visitors to enjoy the views of the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding from multiple angles. There is also the Art Museum (New Building) located in the dense forest area of the new district, which uses emerging exhibition methods such as multi-sensory interaction, lighting installations, interactive installations, and thermal sensing to create immersive exhibition scenes for visitors. The new area of the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding plans to set up science popularization display boards and interactive facilities with rich content and diverse forms in four major zones, so that visitors can learn about giant pandas while watching them and enhance their interactive experience. On festivals related to animal and environmental protection, themed science popularization activities will also be carried out for visitors of different age groups, such as interactive lectures, family-friendly science popularization, mystery exploration games, and other activities that combine education with entertainment. When you're tired from playing, you can also go enjoy a musical — "Panda": it vividly presents to the audience the scene of magical animals, with the giant panda as their representative, coexisting harmoniously, sharing nature, and loving life on the beautiful and fertile land of Chengdu, Sichuan. Through the form of a musical, it reflects the livable landscape of Chengdu, Sichuan, and the simple and leisurely life of the local people. In terms of total area, it has increased from the original 1,035 mu to 3,570 mu, expanding by 2.5 times. During the expansion, the original topography and landforms were fully followed and preserved, and the multi-level landscape belts of mountain valleys formed by mountain gullies and streams were utilized to create 11 giant panda venues, multiple science popularization venues, and visitor pedestrian streets and other sightseeing locations. After the expansion project is completed, it can accommodate no fewer than 180 giant pandas and companion animals such as red pandas and golden snub-nosed monkeys. As of now, multiple giant pandas and red pandas have moved into the "new homes" in the expansion area, and rare animals such as golden snub-nosed monkeys will also be waiting to welcome everyone in the future. In terms of design, the new area is equipped with ample visitor facilities in accordance with 5A attraction standards. It not only provides basic facilities such as sightseeing vehicles and tourist restrooms, but also equips the hill commercial street, the exit commercial street, and scattered commercial complexes in various zones with a large number of tourism service facilities. The planned business formats include dining, souvenir sales, postal services, cinemas, theaters, and experiential education, among others, and the quantity is sufficient to meet visitor demand. After nearly a year of operation, in response to the practical issues of the new area's large size and uneven distribution of supporting facilities, the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding has added multiple beverage vending machines, direct drinking water dispensers, and shared convenience facilities throughout the new area to improve the visitor experience. Next, the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding will further supplement and improve visitor rest facilities, inquiry service facilities, and guide and navigation facilities to meet visitor needs. The expanded Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding will help Chengdu build a demonstration site of harmonious coexistence between humanity and nature, improve conditions for giant panda research and conservation, protect biodiversity, fully demonstrate the brand value, cultural value, and economic value of giant pandas, and build the cultural tourism brand of "Sanxingdui, Jiuzhaigou, and Giant Pandas: A Leisurely Journey Through Sichuan." New businesses and projects such as the Panda Art Museum, IMAX Theater, and Panda Theater are now open, meeting visitors' needs for dining, entertainment, sightseeing, shopping, and leisure while they watch giant pandas.

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Suji Ancient Town
No. 1 of Night Attractions in Leshan

Suji Ancient Town

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Suji Ancient Town was built in the Sui Dynasty with a long history of over 1,400 years, boasting the Tang DynastyTennoji, over 30 cultural relics and historic sites such as Rugong Bridge from the Qing Dynasty, and a 4A-level attraction, the Leshan Ebony Cultural Museum. Suji Ancient Town is located at the center of the three world heritage sites: Leshan Giant Buddha, Mount Emei, and Dongfeng Weir. Since ancient times, it has been a must-pass place for Buddhists on their pilgrimage to the sacred Mount Emei, leaving behind footprints and poems by literati throughout history. The Emei River,Qingyi River, Linjiang RiverWinding its way through, the unique dock culture gave birth to the nationally renowned intangible cultural heritage delicacy "Qiaojiao beef," celebrated as a land of fish and rice, the hometown of dragon lanterns, and a cradle of calligraphy and painting. It has been honored with numerous accolades including Sichuan's first batch of Tianfu tourism towns, Sichuan's first batch of characteristic towns, Sichuan's historical and cultural district, "New Landmark of Bashu Cultural Tourism Corridor," the second batch of "Sichuan Cultural and Creative Markets," and the Sichuan "Golden Panda" Award. Frequently featured in CCTV special reports, it is a widely known hub of vibrant life, acclaimed as "the first pilgrimage site of Mount Emei and the premier town of Qiaojiao beef."

Leshan · 32.1 km from Qingshen

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1-day Tour to Leshan Giant Buddha & Huanglongxi Town (Departing from Chengdu)
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Chengdu Chunxi Road Hanfu photography experience (Hanfu rental + quality service + high-quality clothing)
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左心房May 18, 2026
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This county town is a hidden gem! Zhongyan Temple is perfect for family trips; even kindergarteners found it easy and wanted to come back! We'll definitely go crab catching during the summer vacation! The air is full of negative ions and oxygen – highly recommended!!

Qingshen Zhongyan Temple

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M16***43November 13, 2026
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The scenic area is well-developed, and the off-season offers a better experience with fewer crowds. However, we still had to queue for over twenty minutes to see the Buddha's feet because the path was extremely narrow, only wide enough for one person at a time. An elderly person in front of us was walking slowly, which slowed everyone else down as well. Imagine how long the queue could be during peak season – three or four hours!

Leshan Giant Buddha

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一一家的妈妈小鹿November 4, 2026
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Many thanks to Professor Meng for the explanation! Professor Meng is very knowledgeable about Su Dongpo's life and poetry, and recounted it in a clear and engaging manner. Visiting the Three Su Ancestral Hall, the birthplace of Su Dongpo, and listening to the explanation filled me with emotion. I was deeply moved and gained a profound understanding of Su Dongpo's character. I highly recommend it!

Meishan San Su Shrine Museum

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Anonymous userNovember 12, 2026
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The cruise is a easier access for closest view of giant Buddha with a stiff hike up and down.

Daytime Cruise of Leshan Giant Buddha

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M42***91October 2, 2026
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Wanfu Cave is definitely worth a visit! The cave is incredibly cool and refreshing, a natural air conditioner. The stalactites and stalagmites are in all sorts of shapes and sizes, and the lighting creates a wonderful atmosphere. The walkways are well-maintained, making it easy for both the elderly and children to explore. It's a great place to escape the summer heat and relax; I highly recommend it!

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Anonymous userNovember 14, 2026
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Step by step, I climbed to the Golden Summit of Mount Emei. A sea of ​​clouds surged beneath my feet, and the golden statue of Samantabhadra stood silently atop the mountain. The hardship of the long mountain path became meaningful upon seeing this sea of ​​clouds and the Buddha's light. The mountain is high and the road is long; every step is filled with reverence. May I have peace, joy, and freedom from worry in the future.

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Anonymous userNovember 14, 2026
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I think it was worth it but it would have been more enjoyable if the pandas were more active but it something that can’t be helped. Seeing a panda for the first time was still great and I would do it again.

Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding

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不吃香菜的牛排骨March 30, 2026
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"Jiazhou has many ancient towns, and Suji stands out among them." Suji Ancient Town has fertile land, convenient water and land transportation, and is a gathering place for merchants. It was an important water and land port in Leshan during the Ming and Qing Dynasties, and also a must-pass place for pilgrims and lay Buddhists to worship Mount Emei.

Suji Ancient Town

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威尔逊杜如晦February 22, 2025
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外地人第一次来,水街的夜景还是非常不错的,很久没看到这么漂亮的夜景了,小桥流水,亭台楼阁,连廊灯带,仙雾飘飘,相映成趣,古色古香,可见设计上是花了不少心思的,景区免费游览,晚上还有节目表演,挺适合走走逛逛,拍照打卡的,赞一个。

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