Leshan Giant Buddha
(乐山大佛)
Monument and Historic and Protected Site
Shizhong, Leshan
"Be careful when you take the stairs down."(3 Tips)
"Just the main big Buddha is really too crowded."(2 Tips)
"MUST VISIT: Definitely worth the hike!"(5 Tips)
"Be prepared that it can be crowded."(3 Tips)
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Pascha BhattiMarch 31, 2017Once you climb down the stairs, make sure you follow the signs to a fishermen village. It's a 20min walk, but you are rewarded with a small river and an amazing scenic view.
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Timothy ChanAugust 19, 2014Impressive. Definitely worth a visit. I took the boat ride (¥70 I believe) instead of the hike. You get a full front view of the statue. Didn't want to hike and get stuck in the crowds.
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Jane BosmansApril 11, 2018Really beautiful! You don’t have to climb the mountain to see it, this time be a lazy tourist and go by boat! You’ll see the Buddha in whole, instead of only parts while dodging all the other touristsUpvoteDownvote
70rmb for visit by boat,90rmb for visit Giant Buddha.Another 95rmb for visit Thousand Hand Buddha (but if u have limit time-u can skip visit Thousand Hand Buddha).U can visit a Ling Yun Temple besideUpvoteDownvote- Rafa LarrañagaSeptember 17, 2014This is one of the most outstanding sculptures in the world. If you are on Cheng Du or someplace nearby, this is a must for every traveler.... Don't come on the national week, it's madness.UpvoteDownvote
Joy RobertApril 1, 2015Impressive historical story, done for praying and have seen Big Buddha from boat trip with 70 yuan/pax. Nice flower around temple area.
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Ana LoftusJune 24, 2018Boat tour price ($70 yan/person). It is super quick. It lasted inly 5 min in front of the Buddha statue. However, we prefer this option instead of hiking narrow steps with a bunch of rushy Chinese.UpvoteDownvote
Camille GadouDecember 17, 2013We came on a Tuesday: we paid 100 yuan for the Buddha and the Buddha garden as students (you have to show student cards) and there was no queue. It was super nice ! A must!UpvoteDownvote
ianlanlanianNovember 26, 2015This is a really cool place. Of course the buddha is the main attraction but the surrounding park is also quite beautiful and worth to check out.UpvoteDownvote
SiauHwa TewJanuary 18, 2015It's overcrowded!!!! Too much people making me feeling sick. You need a day to walk up and visit all the temples on your way. Just the main big Buddha is really too crowded.
UpvoteDownvote- Dwight Jason RonanOctober 29, 2017MUST VISIT: Definitely worth the hike! Avoid going during holidays or weekends as the queue to the Buddha's toes gets really long.UpvoteDownvote
Sara CabralAugust 14, 2013The Giant Buddha 233 feet tall, was carved around 618–907AD with a thirteen story wooden structure, plated in gold for protection that was later destroyed by Mongols at the end of the Yuan Dynasty.UpvoteDownvote
Giacomo M.June 16, 2012Construction was started in 713, led by a Chinese monk named Haitong. He hoped that the Buddha would calm the turbulent waters that plagued the shipping vessels traveling down the river. 71m tall.Upvote3Downvote
Vivian LeeDecember 24, 2018Would have been a great site but the Buddha is underground restoration so it was covered mostly by green tarp. Tourist activities are discounted because of this.
UpvoteDownvote- Ana LoftusJune 24, 2018I honestly expected more of this place. Of course it is impressive but the Buddha isn’t well maintained (what a pitty!). If you opt for the boat, keep in mind the tour last 10 min.UpvoteDownvote
Hu RoamerMarch 26, 2014Watch out when walking up and down the stairs; the path is narrow and steep but it worth to do the walking to see the giant Buddha in closer wayUpvoteDownvote
Mariana Stuginski BarbosaApril 4, 2017A MUST do! If you are in Chengdu you can take a bullet train and come to see it! Awesome!!!!!UpvoteDownvote- It took me 45min take a queue to see all of statue,very crowded.If u choose this way,u have to pay 90rmb.If u choose to see giant buddha by Ferry,u have pay 70rmbUpvote1Downvote
月 清August 31, 2014You shall take the boat,it worth it.Don't hike,the road is narrow and can only pass one peopleUpvoteDownvote
- Fahd ShanawazOctober 28, 2013Be careful when you take the stairs down. Can be crowded, so take care from dropping your camera.UpvoteDownvote
Ruth BanburyNovember 30, 2018333 steps ! Shame about the scaffold , but still great to see
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Gregory MacGregor GarcíaNovember 9, 2013Expect to walk up many steps to reach the head, and then wait around 30min to get to the bottom of the BuddhaUpvoteDownvote
Jan HrubýNovember 25, 2018Closed and under renovation and no notice at the gate but full price ticket. How typical for China :-(UpvoteDownvote
Rodrigo CofreFebruary 14, 2018Una visita nocturna por la ladera opuesta al monte... iluminado completamente con distintos colores el monte entrega una vista ma..ra..vi..llosa...!!!!!!! (Por el paseo junto a los pubs y karaokes.)UpvoteDownvote
- Romain DeboulleSeptember 5, 2014A faire! Ne pas oublier sa carte d'étudiant pour les réductionsUpvoteDownvote
Fabien ChevalierOctober 25, 2013À faire à pied mais surtout en bateau pour une meilleure vue et de meilleures photosUpvoteDownvote
- Có 3 option:đi thuyền(70 tệ),đại Phật(90 tệ),Phật ngàn tay(95 tệ) nhg nếu ít tgian thì nên bỏ qua Phật ngàn tay.Xếp hàng khá mất tgian vì đông.Có thể thăm quan Linh vân tự ngay cạnh Lạc sơn đại Phật
UpvoteDownvote - Nếu mua vé đi thuyền thì chỉ mất 70rmb(250k vnd) cho việc đi dọc bờ sông và ra thẳng trước mặt bức tượng,ngắm,chụp ảnh.Còn đi đường bộ leo từ trên thân xuống chân tượng thì mất 90rmbUpvoteDownvote
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