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Leshan Grand Buddha

China

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Walkopedia rating81
(Top 100)
Beauty
28
Natural interest
 12
Human interest
 17
Charisma
 32
Negative points
 (8)
Total rating
 81
Note: Negs: Excessive crowds

 Vital statistics

Length:
2 hrs
Maximum Altitude: N/A
Level of Difficulty: Straightforward

Key information: Leshan Grand Buddha

  • The giant (234 ft) Buddha of Leshan, carved into a cliff during the Song Dynasty, more imposing than beautiful, stares out over the swirling waters of the Minjiang river.
  • Take a boat over to his base (a family can picnic on his big toenail), then climb up beside his vast torso to the pretty park on top of the hill.
  • Walk back through the park, then along a typical Chinese outskirts road (intense activity and interest, but little that is technically pleasing to the eye) to the intriguing old walled town of Leshan, then wind back through its streets to the watergate by the river, which you may recognise from that wonderful film, The Kings of Masks.
  • The Grand Buddha is famous and the crowds can be huge. Look on then as part of the experience.




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