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Breath taking views from the mountain or river, the giant Buddha sits peaceful as the people go by #Nature
Construction on the Giant Buddha began in 713 AD. It was the idea of a Chinese monk named Haitong, who hoped that the Buddha would calm the turbulent waters that plagued the shipping vessels travelling down the river. His plans were not just supernatural - the enormous amount of rubble carved away from the cliff would be deposited in the river, altering the currents and calming the waters.

When government funding for the project was threatened, the monk is said to have gouged out his own eyes to show his piety and sincerity. The construction project was continued by his disciples and finally completed by the local governor in 803.

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Giant Buddha in Leshan, China. It is a 71-metre (233 ft) tall stone statue, built during the Tang Dynasty, depicting Maitreya. It is carved out of a cliff face that lies at the confluence of the Minjiang, Dadu and Qingyi rivers in the southern part of Sichuan province in China, near the city of Leshan. The stone sculpture faces Mount Emei, with the rivers flowing below his feet. It is the largest stone Buddha in the world and it is by far the tallest pre-modern statue in the world.
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The Leshan Giant Buddha statue is said to have been built to calm the turbulent waters that plagued passing boats and killed many people each year. So, in the Tang Dynasty, a monk named Hai Tong, decided to carve a giant statue beside the river, hoping it would appease the river gods and save more local people’s lives. With this belief, the Hai Tong Monk begged for 20 years to acquire enough funds to begin his work.  According to legend, when some local government officials wanted to get large amounts of money from Hai Tong, he said they could have his eyeball but not the money raised for the Buddha statue. When government funding for the project was threatened, the monk is said to have gouged out his own eyes to show his sincerity and devotion to the cause. The officials were scared away, and Hai Tong saved the money and started the project in 713 AD. 

The project was half finished when he passed away and two of his disciples were left to continue the work. The project was finally completed 90 years later by the local governor in 803 AD. 

This statue stands next to a cave behind the Giant Buddah where Hai Tong had lived.

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Dónde alojarse en Leshan

Wuyou Temple in the Leshan Giant Buddha complex, China.

Distrito de Shizhong

Cuando estés en Distrito de Shizhong, aprovecha para ver algunos de sus principales atractivos, como Buda Gigante de Leshan y Puente de Leshan.

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Distrito de Wutongqiao

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Distrito de Shawan

Puedes pasarte por Antigua Residencia de Guo Moruo mientras estás en Distrito de Shawan.

Distrito de Shawan
Le Méridien Emei Mountain Resort

Le Méridien Emei Mountain Resort

4.5 out of 5
No 555 Mingshan Road South Section Leshan Sichuan
El precio es de 87 € por noche del 17 mar al 18 mar
87 €
Del 17 mar al 18 mar
incluye tasas e impuestos
Quédate en este hotel de lujo de Leshan. Entre otras cosas, cuenta con wifi gratis, aparcamiento gratuito y 4 restaurantes. Dos atracciones turísticas populares ...
Le Méridien Emei Mountain Resort
Hilton Garden Inn Leshan Shizhong

Hilton Garden Inn Leshan Shizhong

3.5 out of 5
388 Luyou Road, Shizhong District Leshan
El precio es de 41 € por noche del 17 mar al 18 mar
41 €
Del 17 mar al 18 mar
incluye tasas e impuestos
Quédate en este hotel de Leshan. Entre otras cosas, cuenta con wifi gratis, aparcamiento gratuito y desayuno. Dos atracciones turísticas populares que se encuentran ...
9,4/10 Exceptional! (3 comentarios)
Breakfast was limited not enough fresh fruit choices. Our floor had a smoker next to are room. I notified front desk and was told due to being fully booked they gave a smoker a room on a non smoking floor? This is not acceptable I hope this guest is fined for breaking the rules.

Comentario del 21 de dic de 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Leshan Shizhong
HUALUXE Leshan by IHG

HUALUXE Leshan by IHG

5 out of 5
888 West Baiyang Road Leshan Sichuan
El precio es de 55 € por noche del 15 abr al 16 abr
55 €
Del 15 abr al 16 abr
incluye tasas e impuestos
Quédate en este hotel de lujo de Leshan. Entre otras cosas, cuenta con 2 restaurantes, desayuno y un gimnasio. Dos atracciones turísticas populares que se encuentran ...
HUALUXE Leshan by IHG
Precio más bajo por noche encontrado en las últimas 24 horas para una estancia de 1 noche y 2 adultos. Los precios y la disponibilidad están sujetos a cambios. Pueden aplicarse términos y condiciones adicionales.
Casa de huéspedes Heinemann: con jacuzzi y ambiente familiar local

Casa de huéspedes Heinemann: con jacuzzi y ambiente familiar local

Leshan Sichuan
Quédate en esta casa de vacaciones de Leshan. Entre otras cosas, cuenta con un jardín, un balcón y servicio de limpieza. Dos atracciones turísticas populares ...
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Habitación Sunny King del Hotel Heinemann sin bañera A308, con jacuzzi y baño local.

Habitación Sunny King del Hotel Heinemann sin bañera A308, con jacuzzi y baño local.

Leshan Sichuan
Quédate en esta casa de vacaciones de Leshan. Entre otras cosas, cuenta con un jardín, un balcón y servicio de limpieza. Dos atracciones turísticas populares ...
Habitación Sunny King del Hotel Heinemann sin bañera A308, con jacuzzi y baño local.
Habitación doble con terraza B206 del Hotel Heinemann, con jacuzzi y servicios locales

Habitación doble con terraza B206 del Hotel Heinemann, con jacuzzi y servicios locales

Leshan Sichuan
Quédate en esta casa de vacaciones de Leshan. Entre otras cosas, cuenta con un jardín, un balcón y servicio de limpieza. Dos atracciones turísticas populares ...
Habitación doble con terraza B206 del Hotel Heinemann, con jacuzzi y servicios locales
Precio más bajo por noche encontrado en las últimas 24 horas para una estancia de 1 noche y 2 adultos. Los precios y la disponibilidad están sujetos a cambios. Pueden aplicarse términos y condiciones adicionales.

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