Leshan 乐山 — Giant Buddha & Culinary Capital
Home to the Leshan Giant Buddha — the world's largest stone Buddha statue at 71 meters tall. Carved into a cliff at the confluence of three rivers. Leshan is also Sichuan's culinary capital, even more so than Chengdu for many locals.
The world's largest stone Buddha (71m tall), carved from a cliff in 713 AD. A UNESCO World Heritage site. You can walk down a narrow stairway carved beside the Buddha, passing from head to toe.
Hours: 7:00–18:30
Admission: ¥80