May Day Travel Destination Recommendation: Leshan Giant Buddha | The World's Largest Buddha Statue

The Leshan Giant Buddha was built during the Tang Dynasty, taking over 90 years to complete. Standing at 71 meters tall, it is the world's largest stone-carved Maitreya Buddha seated statue. For thousands of years, the Buddha has sat quietly here, watching the river flow and the world change. You must visit the site in person to truly appreciate the perseverance and the awe-inspiring nature of this colossal work. Over the years, it has embodied the efforts and sweat of generations; generations have continuously protected and restored it, which is beyond our imagination. "The mountain is a Buddha, The Buddha is a mountain. Leading the mountains here, Standing tall by the great river." This poem is a true portrayal of the Leshan Giant Buddha. ⛰【Travel Tips】 📍Detailed Address: No. 2435 Lingyun Road, Luozijie, Leshan City, Sichuan Province 🚗Transportation Tips: Leshan is quite close to Chengdu, with high-speed trains reaching in about an hour, and regular buses from Chengdu's Xinnanmen Station to Leshan. In Leshan city, you can take bus No. 3 or 13 directly to the Leshan Giant Buddha, or a taxi from the east to the west of the city will cost only about a dozen yuan. 🕙Opening Hours: 08:00-18:00 💰Ticket Price: 80 yuan The Leshan Giant Buddha ticket is 80 yuan, which includes the Giant Buddha scenic area, Lingyun Temple, Wuyou Temple, Mahao Cliff Tombs, and other attractions, but the main highlight is the Leshan Giant Buddha itself. 🗓Itinerary Tips: Enter through the north gate and exit through the south gate. You need to first reach the Leshan Giant Buddha Tourist Center, where you can choose to walk or take a boat tour. 1. Walking tour of the Leshan Giant Buddha: Enter through the north gate into the scenic area, first go to the top of the mountain to see the full view of the Buddha, then follow the "Nine-Turn Plank Walkway" on the left side down, more than 200 stone steps winding down the cliff to the Buddha's feet, and then back up to the top of the mountain. You can admire the Leshan Giant Buddha up close, every detail is truly stunning. Walking around the Buddha takes about an hour and is not too tiring. 2. Boat tour: The boat ticket is 120 yuan. Taking a boat is a better viewing position, where you can see the full view of the Buddha and also the reclining Buddha. Only then can you capture the full image of the Leshan Giant Buddha and the full image of the sleeping Buddha. If the weather is good, you may also witness a Buddha's halo. 📣Guided Tour: Hire a local guide for about 100 yuan. If you need an explanation, you can purchase an electronic voice guide on Ctrip or book a guided tour, which is very convenient. 🖼Nearby Attractions: There is also the Oriental Buddha Capital nearby, filled with Buddhist architecture and statues🗿, which you can also visit along the way. 🍽Food Recommendations: There are also many Sichuan delicacies in Leshan. Recommended: Chicken Shreds with Tofu Pudding, Niu Hua's Spicy Hot Pot, Leshan Barbecue at night, Su Jiqiao Foot Beef, Sweet Skin Duck. 📌Little Tips: 1. It's best to avoid weekends and holidays, as the plank walkway is too narrow and often crowded, preventing a peaceful appreciation of the cliffside Buddhist niches. 2. For those walking to visit the Giant Buddha, be aware that the viewing walkway is really steep, so it's advised to wear comfortable shoes.