Auther：2023-10-10
Leshan Big Buddha, also known as Lingyun Big Buddha, is located at the side of Lingyun Temple on the east bank of Minjiang River in Leshan City, Sichuan Province, near the confluence of Dadu River, Qingyi River and Minjiang River. The Buddha is a seated statue of Maitreya Buddha, 71 meters in height, and is one of the largest cliff stone statues in China.
Leshan Buddha was excavated in the first year of the Tang Dynasty (713) and completed in the nineteenth year of the Zhengyuan era (803), lasting about ninety years.
Leshan Big Buddha and Ling Yun Mountain, Wuyu Mountain, Giant Reclining Buddha and other attractions composed of Leshan Big Buddha scenic area belongs to the national 5A level tourist attractions, is the world cultural and natural dual heritage Emeishan - Leshan Big Buddha components.
