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World Cultural & Natural Heritage
Sharrie Says: It's interesting to note that the Grand Buddha project which was originally constructed to protect boatmen from perishing in the Min River has now been granted the name of "world cultural and natural heritage" in Dec 1996.
Willettsworld Says: This hall was built in 1909 in the late Qing dynasty and was rebuilt in 1986 with the effort of the monks of the temple. It features some 500 disciples of Sakyamuni Buddha.
Willettsworld Says: This temple was built around AD 750 during the Tang Dynasty. In the temple are many places of cultural and historical interest such as the Tianwang (Heavenly Kings) Hall, Mituo Hall, Daxiong Grand Hall, Guanyin Hall and Wuyou Hall.
Willettsworld Says: Relics found from inside the tomb caves are displayed inside a small museum housed within the grounds of the caves. More photo's can be found in my travelogues.
Willettsworld Says: These tomb caves date from the Eastern Han dynasty (AD 25-220) and were built to house the remains of local nobles. They feature carved scenes of cavalry and some early Buddha figures.
Willettsworld Says: This elegant, part-covered bridge is built in an 'antique' style and links the Giant Buddha with outlying temples on the adjacent hills.
Willettsworld Says: If, after taking the route down to the Giant Buddha's feet, you take the cliff path towards Wuyou Temple, you'll go through this traditional fishing village. The village itself is said to be boat-shaped in order to be an imitation of the ancient Luocheng town built during...
Willettsworld Says: Along the Cliff Road is a 13th century fort which was built in order to fight against invading Mongolians.
Willettsworld Says: The 500 metre long Cliff Road consists of two sections: one is the 9-turn zigzag cliff path that was built in the 8th century; the other is the Lingyun Cliff Road that was built in 1984.
Willettsworld Says: As you walk down the narrow and tricky staircase to the feet of the Giant Buddha, you'll pass by several rock carvings that have been weathered by wind and rain over the centuries.
Willettsworld Says: This stretch of wall displays experimental mixed blocks of different materials, proportions and tone scales used to repair the Giant Buddha from the 1990s.
Qiaojiao beef: Qiaojiao(standing on tiptoe) beef
yangzhigong Says: Qiaojiao(standing on tiptoe) beef is a local snacks, it's named beef but was made of internal organs of bulls. it's said that in the old years, fishers was poor, can not afford the beef, so they cook the internal organs of bulls with soup, and eat them on standing, because...
Willettsworld Says: The best way to get the best view of Dafo (the Great Buddha) is by taking a boat ride that hovers in front of the statue for about 10 minutes. You also get to see the other features beside him like the Guardian figures and the footpaths. The boat leaves from the dock on the...
Willettsworld Says: The best way to get to Leshan from Chengdu is by bus. Buses leave from Chengdu's Xinnanmen bus station every 20 minutes or so. The bus station is located on the southern side of the river on Lin Jiang Zhong Lu near Xin Nan Lu. The journey takes about 2 hours and cost me Y44.
Willettsworld Says: The way down to the Giant Buddha's feet is by a series of staircases. Be extremely careful when you go down as the steps are very small and narrow and your feet will be a bit on the large side compared with the average local. The staircases are also very steep, narrow and...
Wanderboy43 Says: Hey, I should have been more careful, but I did have my camera stolen sometime in Leshan.I also went on a tour with Richard Yang. "The Yang's Restaurant" is recommended in the Lonely Planet, and I would recommend the food as well. Just don't go on his tour for $20. It's just...
mskwan Says: If you are interested in Chinese art history, than you may find visiting this Mahaoya Tomb Museum as rewarding as seeing the Grand Buddha. Above one of the tomb entrances, is the oldest example of a Buddha statue found in China (not including those along the Silk Road)....
mskwan Says: Most people come to Leshan for the Grand Buddha, including us, but don't forget to take your time to walk around the park. When you are tired, you can find little restaurants like this by the river near an 800 year old bridge decroated with dragons. You can pick out fresh...
Map of Leshan Giant Buddha Scenic Area
Willettsworld Says: Your Y70 entrance fee not only includes a visit to the Giant Buddha but to a whole scenic park. The park includes temples, pavilions, pagodas, caves and gardens with trails running all over the park. I've included a map that was posted beside the entrance. If you would like...
o00o Says: Long long ago, there are 1000 of people or more died in flood every year during the raining season in this river. This Leshan Buddha was built is to bless the city, the whole area from flood, from nature digaster
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Leshan city_Si Chuan Province _ China - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leshan Leshan (simplified Chinese: 乐山; traditional Chinese: 樂山; pinyin: Lèshān; Wade–Giles: Le-shan; literally "Happy mountain";...
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Q: do anyone know any car hire company in leshan city? i hope they can speak some english .i want to be picked up at chengdu airport...
A: I think the car hire company can not speak english. which kind of car do you like? when will you arrive in Chengdu?
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Leshan is located about 120km south of Chengdu and is easily reached by bus, which takes about 2 hours. Leshan is famous for one thing - the world's largest Buddha. Known as Dafo, he sits at the...
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The city of Leshan is about 1+ hours from Chengdu. I took the local bus & it was really crowded. There was no fixed schedule as well. As soon as it's full, it leaves. But, there are many buses, about...
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