page 2
More
Leshan Great Buddha
tips & insights
Setting
The statue's head is at hilltop level, its feet are at riverside level. The Leshan Great Buddha overlooks the confluence of three rivers and faces the 3,000 meter (10,000 foot) high Mount Emei, one of China's holiest mountains.
Once enclosed
The Leshan Great Buddha was enclosed in a wooden structure, but that shell was destroyed during 14th century warfare. The statue has been exposed to the elements ever since.
Restoring
The government has been mending the statue's structural defects to save it for posterity.
Drainage
The original sculptors built a drainage system inside the statue to help protect it from water damage. It still functions today.
Nearest major city
The Leshan Great Buddha is near the town of Leshan, which is about 150 kilometers south of Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan province.
for first Leshan Great Buddha page
Learn my other
China tips and insights
Wonders of China - Top 10 rankings
China Wonder location map
Chinese cuisine guide
Basic Chinese phrases with pronunciations
World's Top 100 Wonders
World's Top 1000 Wonders
Site map
My credentials
About my website and criteria
Reader testimonials
