Leshan Giant Buddha Scenic Area Travel Guide

Scenic spot introduction:

Leshan Giant Buddha The scenic area gathers the essence of Leshan's landscape and cultural landscape. It is a world cultural and natural dual heritage and a well-known tourist destination. Leshan Giant Buddha Located in the central district of Leshan City, the scenic area covers an area of 18 square kilometers. The mountain is covered with lush forests and bamboos all year round, and three rivers converge at the foot of the mountain. It enjoys the reputation of being the best of the southwest landscape and has been praised by literati and poets of all dynasties. The core of the landscape is the 71-meter-high Giant Buddha, a masterpiece of Tang Dynasty cliff sculpture art and the largest stone-carved Maitreya Buddha statue in the world. It has a solemn shape and delicate workmanship, and can be called a great treasure of human art. Lingyun Mountain And behind Wuyou Mountain , Guicheng Mountain forms a giant sleeping Buddha, which can be said to be a scenery within a scenery and a Buddha within a Buddha. It is a wonder that can be called an eternal wonder.
The ancient Leshan River is where the Minjiang River, Qingyi River and Dadu River converge. Lingyun Mountain At the foot of the mountain, the water is very fierce and boats are often overturned. In order to reduce the water and save all living beings, Zen Master Hai Tong initiated the project and recruited manpower and material resources to build and carve this Buddha statue. The construction of the Buddha began in the early years of Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty (713 AD). When the Buddha was built to the shoulder, Monk Hai Tong passed away and the project was interrupted for a time. Many years later, Zhang Chou Jianqiong, the governor of Jiannan Xichuan, donated his salary, and Hai Tong's apprentice led the craftsmen to continue building the Buddha. Due to the huge project, the court ordered the granting of hemp salt tax, which enabled the project to progress rapidly. Leshan Giant Buddha When the bridge reached the knee, the builder Zhang Chou Jianqiong moved to another place to serve as the Minister of Revenue, and the project was suspended again. Forty years later, Wei Gao, the governor of Jiannan and Xichuan, donated his salary to continue the construction. Leshan Giant Buddha With the efforts of three generations of craftsmen, it was completed in the 19th year of Emperor Dezong of Tang Dynasty (803 AD), which took 90 years.
tour Leshan Giant Buddha There are two ways to see the Buddha. One is to take a cruise ship or speedboat at Leshan Port to see the Buddha from the river, where you can see the whole Buddha and the sleeping Buddha. The other way is to go along the shore. Nine-curve plank road You can get up close and personal with the Buddha and view it from different heights and angles. Leshan Giant Buddha They are all breathtaking wonders on the surging river, and are also the most direct way to study history, sculpture art, etc. They are one of the "Top 40 Tourist Attractions in China".

Attractions distribution:

Leshan Giant Buddha The main scenic spots are: Leshan Giant Buddha , Lingyun Mountain , Lingyun Temple , Lingbao Pagoda , Dongpo Building , Eastern Buddhist Capital , Nine-curve plank road , Mahao Cliff Tomb , Moruo Hall , Dragon's Nest , Giant Sleeping Buddha , Forest of Steles , Wuyou Temple wait.

Scenic spot qualifications:

National 5A scenic spot, World Cultural Heritage, World Natural Heritage, National Key Cultural Relics Protection Unit

Scenic spot features:

Photography, hiking, picnics, rock climbing, sightseeing, religion, historical sites, famous mountains

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