Leshan Giant Buddha tourist attractions

The Leshan Giant Buddha is located at the confluence of the Minjiang River, Qingyi River and Dadu River. It is a national key cultural relic protection unit, a world cultural and natural heritage, a national scenic spot, one of the top 40 tourist attractions in China and a national 4A tourist attraction. district.

The scenic area covers an area of ??17.88 square kilometers, with unique cultural and natural landscapes. At the foot of the mountain, rivers compete with each other, with ripples on the clouds, sand gulls gathering in the air, and sails dotted with shadows; on the mountain, there are blooming flowers, lush forests and bamboos, painted eaves of red buildings, and cliffs with red cliffs. There are the world's largest - Leshan Giant Buddha, natural and cultural wonders - "Giant Sleeping Buddha", Western Putuo - Wuyou Temple, East - Haoya Tomb, Buddhist art collection - Eastern Buddhist Capital, Song and Yuan Dynasty ruins - three Guijiuding City, the story of the Maitreya Sutra - the Buddhist Paradise, and the magnificent sights of watching Buddha on the water and river. In addition, there are famous historical and cultural landscapes and scenic spots: Lidui, Eryatai, Haishi Cave, Lingyun Temple, Lingbao Pagoda, Longqiu Tiger Cave, Jiuqu Plank Road, Dongpo Tower, Zhuyi Cave, Xiaguanyin Temple, Qianfeng Cave, Moruotang, Bijin Tower, Forest of Steles, Plum Garden, Fishing Village, etc. There are many ink writings by famous figures from past dynasties, and the Buddhist cultural atmosphere is profound.

In ancient times, there was a saying of "going up to Emei and going down to Lingyun". The world-famous Leshan Giant Buddha is carved on the rock wall at the confluence of Minjiang River, Qingyi River and Dadu River. It is a seated statue of Maitreya. The Buddha statue was excavated in the early year of Emperor Xuanzong's founding of the Tang Dynasty (AD 713). It was monk Haitong who initiated the construction by recruiting manpower and material resources to reduce the power of the flood and save all living beings. It was completed in the 19th year of Emperor Zhenyuan of Emperor Dezong (AD 803), which lasted a long time. 90 years.

On December 6, 1996, Emeishan--Leshan Giant Buddha was approved by UNESCO as a "World Cultural and Natural Heritage" and officially included in the "World Heritage List". On February 24, 1982, it was listed as a national key cultural relic protection unit by the State Council.