Leshan Giant Buddha

Welcome to the Leshan Giant Buddha, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the largest stone-carved Buddha in the world. As you stand here, you are witnessing an engineering and spiritual feat that took ninety years to complete,…

Before descending to the Buddha's feet, you must visit Lingyun Temple, located on the plateau near the Buddha's head. Also known as the 'Star War Temple' in some local parlance due to its historical name, this complex is actually…

Standing at the small square level with the Buddha's head, the sheer scale of the sculpture becomes overwhelming. The head alone is 14.7 meters high and 10 meters wide. …

The descent to the Buddha's feet is an experience in itself, requiring you to navigate the Nine-Turn Plank Road. These stairs are carved directly into the cliff face and are famously steep and narrow. …

Finally reaching the bottom, you stand on the platform at the Buddha's feet. From here, looking up, the statue appears to reach into the heavens. …

Just a short walk from the Giant Buddha is the Oriental Buddha Capital, a vast religious theme park established in 1994. While modern, it is an impressive supplement to the ancient site, housing over 3,000 Buddha statues made of…

For many, the most complete way to see the Leshan Giant Buddha is from the water. Taking a boat cruise from the nearby pier allows you to see the statue as it was meant to be seen by the sailors it was built to protect. …

As we conclude our journey at the Leshan Giant Buddha, take a moment to look back at the cliff one last time. You have walked the paths where monks and laborers spent ninety years carving a vision of peace into the hard rock. …