Leshan Giant Buddha
乐山大佛 · Lèshān Dàfó
A 71-metre Buddha carved into a riverside cliff in the 8th century.
Booking recommendedBring your passportFull day trip
Tip
The boat gives the full view in 30 minutes; walking down the cliff stairs can take hours in a queue.
- Opening hours
- About 07:30–18:30 in summer, shorter in winter To be confirmed
- Price
- ¥80; sightseeing boat ¥70
- How to book
- Real-name tickets online (official WeChat, Trip.com) with your passport. The staircase beside the Buddha has timed queues. To be confirmed
- Getting there
- High-speed train from Chengdu East or South to Leshan (~1 hour), then bus or taxi
- Address in Chinese
- 四川省乐山市市中区凌云路2435号
Photo: fannyss · CC0
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