The notebook of Leshan
Let heritage and everyday life converse.
Confluence of three rivers, monumental Buddha and cliff temples make Leshan a great heritage destination of Sichuan.
At your own pace
Identity summary
2 to 5 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Recommended car
City · River · Heritage
Good accessibility
Sweet rhythm
General presentation
Leshan
Confluence of three rivers, monumental Buddha and cliff temples make Leshan a great heritage destination of Sichuan.
The discovery of Leshan revolves around Grand Buddha of Leshan, Lingyun Temple and Confluence of Leshan. The stay thus alternates between urban life, riverscapes and heritage, giving a concrete picture of the destination beyond its only best known site.
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For a stay of 2 to 5 days, a quiet rhythm works well. Also to be anticipated: variable influx depending on the season. A car is usually the easiest way to connect different sectors. The main sites are generally easy to access.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Great Buddha of Leshan
- Lingyun Temple
- Confluence de Leshan
Before you choose
- Variable frequency depending on season
- Parking to anticipate in the center
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
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Grand Bouddha de Leshan
The seventy-one-metre high statue was carved in the cliff above the confluence under the Tang. An early-day visit allows you to better observe the local usages and details of the place, while avoiding some of the groups and traffic.
Temple
Temple Lingyun
The temple dominates the head of the Great Buddha and keeps several pavilions in a wooded park. The place remains culturally sensitive and discovers with discretion, without hindering local practices; time, outfit and photographic rules are to be checked on the spot.
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Confluence de Leshan
The Min and Dadu rivers meet in front of the Grand Buddha before continuing south as Min. An early day tour allows you to better observe local usages and the details of the place, while avoiding some of the groups and traffic.
Practical tips
This information helps know if the destination matches the planned trip before starting a fuller search.
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