Leshan Giant Buddha Sichuan: Cliffside Walkways and UNESCO-保

Explore China's Giant Buddha Statue on a Cliff by a Rive

Destination:ChinaProvince:SichuanCity:Leshan
Explore China's Giant Buddha Statue on a Cliff by a Rive
CN Walking2025-03-1537 min

The Leshan Giant Buddha is a seated Maitreya Buddha carved into the mountainside in Leshan, Sichuan. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the world’s largest stone Buddha statues. The statue’s body is part of the mountain, integrated with the landscape to create a striking blend of architecture and nature. Water channels run along the chest and behind the arm to connect and drain, helping reduce erosion. Behind the ears are caves that pass through from left to right, and holes exist inside the ears. The internal drainage system keeps the statue dry across weathering. Visitors can explore many cliffside walkways that offer varied viewpoints, from head level to upper body perspectives. The mountain itself isn’t very high, but the site feels monumental, especially on a first-person tour that highlights the scenic trails, temple square, crowds, viewpoints, and dramatic cliff paths.

--- CN Walking
March 15, 2025, Spring in China

Video Chapters

  1. 0:00Preview: Quick overview of the video content
  2. 00:45Climbing up: Scenic mountain trails
  3. 04:45Temple: Temple square
  4. 06:24Inside the temple: Crowds of people burning incense and praying
  5. 10:33Big Stone Buddha: Best viewpoint for the head
  6. 10:33Big Stone Buddha: Upper body view
  7. 16:55Misty pathways
  8. 20:24Crowded cave entrance
  9. 25:12Beautiful cliffside walkways
  10. 30:37Base of the Big Stone Buddha

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Hello! This is the Leshan Giant Buddha, located in Leshan City, Sichuan Province, China. It is very close to Chengdu, just a 1-hour ride by high-speed train. The Leshan Giant Buddha was built 1,300 years ago and remains one of the largest mountain-carved statues in the world, as well as the largest...