Leshan Giant Buddha

When visiting Leshan, the Leshan Giant Buddha is an absolute must-see. As the largest stone-carved seated Buddha in the world, the statue is towering and magnificent, standing 71 meters tall. From a distance, its scale is awe-inspiring. Standing at the foot of the Buddha and looking up, you can truly appreciate the exquisite craftsmanship and dedication of the ancient artisans, which evokes a deep sense of reverence. The surrounding scenic area is beautiful, with well-maintained walkways and lush greenery. Walking along the viewing platforms, you can admire the Buddha from different angles and even get a panoramic view of the confluence of the Minjiang River. While the site can get crowded, the layout is reasonable, so it doesn’t feel overwhelming. Ticket prices are reasonable, and visiting hours are flexible. It’s best to go in the early morning or late afternoon when there are fewer people and the lighting is ideal for photography. Overall, the Leshan Giant Buddha is not only a symbol of religious culture but also a breathtaking historical wonder that leaves a lasting impression.

The Buddha statue itself is cool to see, though I'm not convinced it's the best viewing experience from the feet. Maybe the boat is the way to go if all you want to see is the Buddha itself. The pipes and wires and repair work covered in plastic pants are a little jarring but I think they're slowly working on all that. Apart from that, I like that it's not overly developed. Yes, there are paved roads, temples and shops, but there's still a good deal of rawness to it, unlike a lot of other local attractions. The hike up (and down) isn't bad, but give yourself plenty of time, you'll need to queue up for who knows how long, and you may want to spend extra time to take in all that's available in the vicinity. You're gonna to encounter people jumping in queues, spitting on the ground, being led through a bunch of shops that will claim to be the way through to the main site, and people will try to sell you tickets that you don't actually need to see the main sight. I only got the ticket to see the Buddha ($80).

The largest Buddha in the world, it has an amazing story behind. Easy to reach from Chengdu by rail and bus. It is a big complex and there are several entrances. Be ready to walk a lot and to go up and down stairs. You will arrive to the top part and then you can go also to the base of the Buddha. There are also boats to see the Buddha from the river but you need to buy a separate ticket and when I went the pier was actually quite far

A great historical site, very crowded and the path to reach the Buddha site is pretty hard - narrow & steep (not suitable for unfit and less mobile persons). The statue is so huge, you won't be able to see the whole statue from the base. If you want to see the whole statue and avoid long like and hard path to reach the base of the statue - take the boat tour (you'll be able to see the whole statue from the river and less effort).

The giant Buddha is impressive. Don't just go for the photos. You'll have to appreciate the history and how long it took to achieve this massive project back in those days. I'd recommend both a boat trip and a walk around its head. We booked the boat ride through one of the popular travel websites, and the tour guide charged only ¥10 pp for an additional guided walking tour. If you're over 60 entrance is free. So it was a no brainer. The only catch is you'll have to understand Mandarin.

Sacred area, even tibetian Monks come here to visit and pray. We "spoke" with one nice tibetian Monks, which was quite interesting and charming. It is a very beautiful area and has more to offer than the great sitting stone Buddha. Of course IT IS the Main Attraction, but you can find many other Buddhist Things which are also very beautiful to endeavour. However, It can get very, very crowded. We visited on an empty weekday...and there we're too many people so we skipped the walk down to the Buddha feet because the Queue already lined Up to the top. I can recommend the Spot, but be aware that there will BE too many people and guided Tours. It is a Business.

Overrated yes but a must visit when you are in Leshan. Short taxi ride from city. Walk from ticket office to entrance for some views but be prepared to climb up steps to get to the buddha. Piece of advise-get there when it opens to avoid the crowd and good photo opportunities. We were there 2 days and yhe 1st was a total chaos where we skipped the 3-hour queue to get to the feet of rhe buddha statue but returned next day 8am and walked straight to the bottom with no queue. There are also other places of visit within the park. Do not.miss them but again some places require some uphill climb. Once done get a taxi across the river to a food street and enjoy the food and view.

Take boat to view Giant Budha 70 yuan. About 30 minutes ride. Can take long walk if you're fit, stll have to pay. Before this, before visiting Dujiangyan Irrigation System Project there is a restaurant that has 2 great specialty, 1. The tiny fish that fried till you can eat the bones at 198 yuan, a hustle so bargain anfd also a large live chicken where they cook for you in 2 ways, again hustle. Cheap and good, Panda Vege and Fried Egg. Below is a picture of the place. The tour guide will take you there.