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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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Wuyou Temple in the Leshan Giant Buddha complex, China.

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Le Méridien Emei Mountain Resort

Le Méridien Emei Mountain Resort

4.5 out of 5
No 555 Mingshan Road South Section Leshan Sichuan
Del 17 mar al 18 mar, el precio por noche es de AR$ 119.479
AR$ 119.479
AR$ 139.311 en total
17 mar. - 18 mar.
impuestos y cargos incluidos
Hospédate en este hotel de lujo en Leshan. Aprovecha el acceso a wifi gratis, el estacionamiento gratis y 4 restaurantes. Estarás muy cerca de atracciones como ...
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
Del 17 mar al 18 mar, el precio por noche es de AR$ 55.482
AR$ 55.482
AR$ 64.692 en total
17 mar. - 18 mar.
impuestos y cargos incluidos
Hospédate en este hotel en Leshan. Aprovecha el acceso a wifi gratis, el estacionamiento gratis y el desayuno. Estarás muy cerca de atracciones como Torre Lingbao ...
9,4/10 Exceptional! (3 opiniones)
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.

Enviada el 21 dic. 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Leshan Shizhong
HUALUXE Leshan by IHG

HUALUXE Leshan by IHG

5 out of 5
888 West Baiyang Road Leshan Sichuan
Del 15 abr al 16 abr, el precio por noche es de AR$ 75.124
AR$ 75.124
AR$ 87.594 en total
15 abr. - 16 abr.
impuestos y cargos incluidos
Hospédate en este hotel de lujo en Leshan. Aprovecha 2 restaurantes, el desayuno y la sala de fitness. Estarás muy cerca de atracciones como Torre Lingbao y ...
HUALUXE Leshan by IHG
Precio por noche más bajo encontrado en las últimas 24 horas para una estadía de una noche para dos adultos. Los precios y la disponibilidad están sujetos a cambios. Es posible que se apliquen más términos.
Heinemann’s Guest House— With Jacuzzi & Local Family vibes

Heinemann’s Guest House— With Jacuzzi & Local Family vibes

Leshan Sichuan
Hospédate en esta casa de vacaciones en Leshan. Aprovecha el jardín, el balcón y el servicio de limpieza. Estarás muy cerca de atracciones como Templo Baoguo ...
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Heinemann Hotel Sunny King Room without Bathtub A308— with a jacuzzi and a local

Heinemann Hotel Sunny King Room without Bathtub A308— with a jacuzzi and a local

Leshan Sichuan
Hospédate en esta casa de vacaciones en Leshan. Aprovecha el jardín, el balcón y el servicio de limpieza. Estarás muy cerca de atracciones como Templo Baoguo ...
Heinemann Hotel Sunny King Room without Bathtub A308— with a jacuzzi and a local
Heinemann Hotel Terrace Double Room B206 – with Jacuzzi and local amenities

Heinemann Hotel Terrace Double Room B206 – with Jacuzzi and local amenities

Leshan Sichuan
Hospédate en esta casa de vacaciones en Leshan. Aprovecha el jardín, el balcón y el servicio de limpieza. Estarás muy cerca de atracciones como Templo Baoguo ...
Heinemann Hotel Terrace Double Room B206 – with Jacuzzi and local amenities
Precio por noche más bajo encontrado en las últimas 24 horas para una estadía de una noche para dos adultos. Los precios y la disponibilidad están sujetos a cambios. Es posible que se apliquen más términos.

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