Awe-inspiring Buddha statue. The Leshan Giant Buddha is a 71-metre tall stone statue

I had a fantastic trip to Leshan to see the Giant Buddha. Taking the high-speed train from Chengdu to Leshan Railway Station (乐山站) was super convenient, with the ride lasting just about an hour. Once I arrived, I hopped in a taxi (you can take a bus too), which took around 30 minutes to reach the entrance.

There are 2 ways to see the Buddha statue. By a boat ride on the river where you can see the whole 71m tall Buddha. However, the boat services maybe suspended due to weather and river conditions (This Happen in my case) This time, I had to take a short hike which was not suitable for some old folks or with walking disability. It's all steps and it takes about 20mins to get there. Along there way, you can see some artifacts which was crafted in the walls of the hill in ancient times. When you reach the top, normally it will be crowded around the Buddha statue. I had to. Slowly go close the the edge to view the Buddha from top to bottom angle. Here, you can also get a good view of Leshan city. Of course when one goes up, one must also come down. Coming down, I walked pass a temple with Buddhist scriptures engraved into the rocks. Lastly, I took the electric buggy back to the main entrance.

The journey is totally worth it. The sheer size and detail of the Buddha are beyond impressive, and seeing it from both the top and the bottom really gives you a full appreciation of its magnificence.

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Post by Karenkakao | May 17, 2025