The Leshan Giant Buddha, carved out of a cliff face, is the world's largest stone Buddha statue, attracting visitors with its immense scale and intricate details.
Currency
CNY (¥)
Best time to visit
March to May, September to November
Languages
Mandarin · Sichuanese
Coordinates
29.579°, 103.763°
Key facts
1The Leshan Giant Buddha stands at 71 meters (233 feet) tall, with its shoulders measuring 28 meters (92 feet) wide.
2The statue's ears are each 7 meters (23 feet) long and can hold over 100 people.
3The Buddha's instep is large enough for 100 people to sit on it.
Timeline
713: Carving of the Buddha statue begins under the supervision of monk Haitong.
803: The Buddha statue is completed during the Tang Dynasty.
1996: The Leshan Giant Buddha is inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Loading Things to do…
Loading Get prepared…
Loading Hotels…
Loading Famous restaurants…
Loading Watch…
Loading Local dishes…
Loading Take home…
Where to stay
Powered by Stay22
Things to do
🌅 Morning2
☀️ Afternoon2
🌙 Evening2
Monument¥90
Leshan Giant Buddha
World's largest stone Buddha statue, carved in the 8th century, offering panoramic views of the river.