Why visit Leshan
Townapedia lists 25 museums and landmarks, 15 parks and trails, 30 places to eat, 12 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Mount Emei Scenic Area, including Leshan Giant Buddha Scenic Area, Leshan Giant Buddha, Lingbao Pagoda and Leshan Giant Buddha Scenic Area.
Weather in Leshan
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About Leshan
Leshan, formerly known as Jiading and Jiazhou, is a prefecture-level city located at the confluence of the Dadu, Min and Qingyi rivers in Sichuan province, China. By the end of 2024, the registered population of the city is 3.45 million. About 120 km (75 mi) from the provincial capital Chengdu, Leshan is a transportation hub and regional center in southern Sichuan. A historical and cultural city, Leshan is famous for world heritage sites Mount Emei and Leshan Giant Buddha, as well as for its rich food culture.
From the Wikipedia article Leshan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Travel tips from other travellers: Leshan on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Things to do5
Mount Emei Scenic Area, including Leshan Giant Buddha Scenic Area
Monument and historic site · 2.0 km
Set of two World Heritage Sites in Sichuan, China
Museums and landmarks25
Leshan Giant Buddha
Monument and historic site · 1.8 km
Monumental sculpture
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13 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds15
3 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes30
18 more on the map.
History
Leshan has a long history, with written records tracing back to around 700 BC during the Kai Ming dynasty of the Shu Kingdom. During the early part of what is termed the Spring and Autumn period, the Ba people, led by Kai Ming Bie Ling, migrated from western Hubei and settled at the confluence of the three rivers in what is now Leshan, including present-day Fengzhouba and the Dadu River. They established a tribal center. From the Qin and Han dynasties through to the Wei and Jin dynasties, the central government set up Nan'an County, laying the foundation for the present-day Leshan region.
From the History section of Leshan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay12
Churches and places of worship5
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries11
Healthcare2
Map of Leshan
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Getting there and nearby towns
Leshan Airport (LSG) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 14 km away.
- Luocheng 32 km southeast, about 32 min by car
- Meishan 54 km north, about 54 min by car
- Guanyin 80 km southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Juexi 86 km southeast, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Ya'an 88 km northwest, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- VIEW OF LESHAN, A0110110010, CC0
- Leshan Giant Buddha (1), xiquinhosilva, CC BY 2.0
- Leshan Buddha Statue View, Ariel Steiner, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Lingbao Pagoda1, Zeus1234, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Leshan Mahao Yamu 2014.04.25 10-31-03, Zhangzhugang, CC BY-SA 3.0
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