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Best Things to Do
Top 10 Best Things to Do in Leshan [2025]
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Mount Emei
4.8
/5
77351 reviews
8.9
From SEK 211.00
Based on 856 reviews
Leidongping-Golden Top | 39.6 km from downtown
Phone +8608335533355
Address: Near Emeishan (Southwest Gate), No. 41 Mingshan South Road, Emeishan City, Leshan City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 days
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Highlights:
Pilgrimage to Samantabhadra Bodhisattva Temple
Breathtaking mountain views & seasons
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Golden Summit above the clouds, Mount Emei in the sky!
Amazing!!!
The weather was great, and every photo was stunning! Golden Summit is truly magnificent!❗️❗️ Note: The return train from Leidongping to Emeishan High-Speed Railway Station may close early in case of inclement weather, so please allow ample time for your return trip.
The overall scenery is good. If you have time, I recommend taking the cable car. Taking the sightseeing bus is much less fun and you spend most of the day in the car. The driver of the sightseeing bus is very qualified. My child's watch fell on the bus, and he helped me find it in time. Thank you!
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Leshan Giant Buddha
4.6
/5
26787 reviews
8.7
From SEK 106.00
Based on 1,505 reviews
Leshan Giant Buddha | 1.1 km from downtown
Phone +8608332355557
Address: 2435 Lingyun Road, Shizhong District, Leshan City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
No. 1 of Night Attractions in Leshan
Highlights:
Lingyun Temple's triple courtyard architecture blessing
Boat ride & scenic Buddha view
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The Leshan Giant Buddha, a World Heritage Site and the largest existing seated Buddha carved in stone, stands 71 meters tall. Construction began in the Tang Dynasty and took 90 years to complete.
The best way to view it is by boat, where you can see the entire statue in its entirety – a truly breathtaking sight!
Even though it can be VERY crowded, I personally enjoyed this place and think if you're visiting Chengdu, you should make the time to visit it. I think it's half a day activity with visiting Leshan city and trying some local bites.
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Oriental Buddha Capital
4.9
/5
1883 reviews
6.8
From SEK 209.00
Based on 41 reviews
Leshan Giant Buddha | 1.7 km from downtown
Phone +8608332301177
Address: 362 Lingyun Road, Shizhong District, Leshan City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Master Liu's final "Oriental Buddha"
World Heritage & thousands of Buddhas
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It's not the work of a single dynasty, but rather a collection of the essence of Chinese and foreign Buddhist art, copied and recreated. Here you can see Buddhist statues from the Tang and Northern Wei dynasties, as well as from India and Southeast Asia. The cavernous underground palace of the "Ten Thousand Buddha Caves" is especially impressive, carved into the mountain. The vast interior, combined with the lighting and Buddha statues, creates a mysterious, solemn, and slightly magical atmosphere, offering a powerful experience.
It is right next to the Leshan Giant Buddha. The highlight is the underground palace, and the Buddha statue is very majestic. I was a little hesitant at first, after all, it is a man-made landscape, but it is actually worth visiting.
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Jiayang Narrow-Gauge Train
4.3
/5
879 reviews
5.9
From SEK 106.00
Based on 5 reviews
32.4 km from downtown
Phone +8608334092599
Address: Bagou town, qianwei county, leshan city
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Zigzag train & narrow-gauge ride
Ride a narrow-gauge steam train
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NOTE: THERE IS NO LONGER THE NORMAL TRAIN, ONLY THE TOURIST TRAIN THAT RUNS TWICE DAILYsteam train ticket is 80 yuan each way. Dangdang tram from Bagou station to the mine pit is 10 yuan each way, or you can walk through the mining town or along the tracks, less than 30 minute walk either way. mine pit entry is 80 yuan. the steam train journey was less than 50 minutes one way, it only stopped once along the way for the steam show. For 80 yuan it felt short and rushed. all the staff I encountered besides the guide in the train were rude and shouty. I travelled a long way to experience this train and it’s a shame many of the staff don’t seem to care about the train nor the guests experience. Besides those issues it’s a beautiful and rare experience and I 10/10 recommend it. a true living museum. take time to explore Bagou town, beautifully preserved and historic.
The Jiayang Steam Train connects Yuejin Station and Bajiaogou Station. For one-way tickets, you need to buy separate tickets. Yuejin Station usually departs in the morning, with two trips. Bajiaogou Station departs in the afternoon, with two trips as well. The passenger carriage is air-conditioned and feels comfortable. The one-way time is about 60-70 minutes. There are two get-off points on the way, Caiziba and Liangshuituo, and the parking time is about 8-12 minutes. There are many historical buildings at Bajiaogou Station. Huangcunjing is about 1.8 kilometers away from Bajiaogou Station. You can get there by taking a dingdang car or a sightseeing car. The dingdang car costs 20 yuan per person, and the sightseeing car costs 10 yuan per person. Huangcunjing can experience a real underground mine, which children like.
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Jinkou Grand Canyon Tourist Attraction
4.5
/5
60 reviews
5.8
78 km from downtown
Phone +8608332716066
Address: Jinkouhe, Leshan, Sichuan, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 2 hours
No. 3 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Leshan
Highlights:
Adventurous Hiking and River Trekking in Numerous Tributaries
Along the gorge, peculiar peaks jut out and perilous cliffs tower
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Cliff village, zipline, Gulu Village, Chengdu-Kunming Railway (then the world's longest railway tunnel), Railway Corps Museum, water highway, "Little Liangshan," Daliangshan, Leshan, Jinkou River, Guancunba Station, Dadu River, Baixionggou, Third Front construction, no foreigners allowed... Put these words together and you're intrigued! Come, enjoy Yi Tuotuo meat and Tuotuo chicken, and savor the scenery and delicious food for a truly unique experience. A word of caution: if you want to climb up to the cliff village, Gulu Village, you'll need to allow plenty of time; the round trip takes 7-8 hours and is quite strenuous. However, even a self-guided river cruise will leave you breathtakingly refreshed and relaxed!
The scenery of this place is quite good, with water roads, a grand canyon, and a suspension bridge. I heard that foreigners are not allowed to enter, but there are not as many entertainment projects as other scenic spots. It is suitable for hiking and looking at the hardships of the railway troops in the past.
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Heizhugou
4.6
/5
463 reviews
5.7
From SEK 64.00
92.9 km from downtown
Phone +8608335225111
Address: Heizhugou Town, Ebian County, Leshan City
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-4 hours
No. 1 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Leshan
Highlights:
Each area boasts unique natural and cultural features
Mysterious Bermuda Quest Experience
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The Bermuda-Heizhugou Scenic Area in China is divided into two scenic spots: Mali Lengjiu and Fengchaoyan. Mali Lengjiu, a Yi language term meaning alpine pasture covered in flowers, is a picturesque sight, creating stunning photos without filters! Fengchaoyan offers a 3-kilometer round-trip hike, taking approximately 3 hours. The alpine plank roads, pristine forests, and roaring waters are a breathtaking experience, bursting with negative oxygen ions!
This scenic spot is incredibly cost-effective. The 50-yuan price includes two attractions, and the 18-yuan sightseeing bus takes you round trip between the two. The bus picks up at the same stop. If you want to see everything you want in one day, it's best to arrive early. The Honeycomb Rock trail is 3km long, surrounded by lush primeval forest vegetation. At the end, you'll find a waterfall cascading through a crack in the rocks. Mali Lengjiu is an alpine meadow, perfect for taking photos, and the mostly flat roads make it a relatively easy hike.
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Suji Ancient Town
4.2
/5
44 reviews
5.5
Suji Tourist Area | 10.2 km from downtown
Address: No. 12, Banbian Street, Shizhong District, Leshan City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
No. 2 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Leshan
Highlights:
Unique dock culture at confluence
Taste traditional Qiaojiao beef
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Jiazhou (Leshan) many ancient towns, Suji number is the leader. Suji Ancient Town, located between Leshan and Emei, has the Emei River. According to historical data, Suji Ancient Town formed about the Sui Dynasty, and was originally called "osmanthus field". Later generations, Tang changed Suji, Songzhi Suji Town, Qing set up Suji Shop, Suji Township. Suji historical and cultural legends have many allusions, known as "the hometown of dragons and lanterns" and "the hometown of calligraphy and painting". It is believed that the history records: Suji was Suji in Tang Dynasty, Songzhi Suji Town, Qing Dynasty has the name of "Suji Shop" and "Suji Township". Built in the first year of Xiaozong and Xi of the Southern Song Dynasty (1174) Niutouyu and the late Ming Dynasty, the red catyu is a canal for self-flow irrigation in the territory. Suji, beautiful mountains and clear waters, and rich materials, ancient times was the starting point for Buddhists to worship Mount Emei. Historical and cultural legends have a lot of past, known as the "town of dragons and lanterns", "town of calligraphy and painting". The Manshuishi Bridge on the Emei River connecting both sides of Suji is an ancient building in Xianfeng, Qingwenzong, 1858. Suji local specialties and flavor snacks are rich, unique taste, and famous everywhere. So far, Suji still retains many antique buildings, as well as many local specialties, delicious and affordable, and famous everywhere. Among them, it is famous for the beef with feet. In 2021, it was rated as a "Suji Lijiao Beef Special Town" by the Sichuan Provincial People's Government.
Suji Ancient Town is very suitable for family travel and friends. It is very comfortable to have a cup of tea by the river and stroll around the ancient town. In addition, Suji has a lot of delicious food, such as Qiaojiao beef, Xu Lianggao, spicy dried tofu, Si Niang Ka cake, rice flower candy, brown sugar cake, etc. It is delicious and fun. It is highly recommended to go shopping when the weather is good.
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