Leshan
The Leshan Giant Buddha — carved into a clifftop at the confluence of the Dadu, Min, and Qingyi rivers during the Tang dynasty — draws visitors to this large city in Sichuan Province, where the UNESCO-listed Mount Emei rises nearby. The city centre sits right on the water, with a walkable core of cafés and restaurants, and the wider region offers scenic viewpoints across river and mountain terrain. Leshan is also known for a rich local food culture.
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- Population662,814
- Nearest water from center 0.4 km0.3 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 22 km14 mi
Nearest airports
Leshan: quick answers
Where is Leshan?
Leshan is in Sichuan Province, China, about 126 km78 miles in a straight line from Chengdu.
How do you get to Leshan?
The nearest airport is Zigong (Gongjing) (ZKL), about 1 hr 28 min away by road. The nearest train station is 乐山, about 23 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Leshan?
The warmest month is July, averaging 26°C79°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 7°C45°F. The wettest month is August, with about 247 mm9.7 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Leshan?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 15 restaurants, 12 cafés and 7 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.