Leshan Giant Buddha

Name: Leshan Giant Buddha - Klook
Brand: Klook
SKU: 169998
Price: 19 DKK
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Rating: 4.6 (36 reviews)

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2345 Lingyun Rd, Shizhong District, Leshan, Leshan, Sichuan, China, 614099

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4.6 / 5

Fantastic

36 reviews

Connie ****

2026/03/13

Fantastic 5.0

Timing and Crowds • The Off-Peak Advantage: Visiting three weeks after the Chinese New Year was a brilliant move. The weather was pleasant, and the crowds were thin enough to enjoy the walk without feeling rushed or "squeezed" on the narrow staircases. • The "Before Noon" Rule: I highly suggest starting your climb before noon. The light is better for photos, and you beat the heavier midday heat and the tour groups that tend to arrive later. Important Tips for Travelers • Stamina Check: Make sure to do some cardio or leg workouts in the weeks leading up to your trip! The stairs are steep and numerous; you will definitely need some stamina to reach the top comfortably. • Budgeting for Extras: Keep in mind that viewing the 3,000+ Buddha statues in the surrounding Oriental Buddha Park requires a separate entry ticket. It’s worth it if you have the time, but factor that into your budget and schedule.

Sze *****

2026/01/30

Fantastic 5.0

It’s an absolute must-try! The whole cruise takes about 30 minutes. We recommend hiking up the mountain first and then taking the cruise, if you’re in good physical shape! Ticket collection is super easy: bring your original valid identification documents to the **Ticket Office at Wuyou Temple Wharf** → head to the **Online Booking Pick-up Window** to collect your physical cruise ticket, then proceed to Wuyou Temple Wharf to board the ship. The same wharf is used for both boarding and disembarking.

Klook User

2025/11/24

Fantastic 5.0

There were very few people on my day. Be sure to ring the bell for 10 yuan. And exit through the south gate. There is a very beautiful red bridge and pristine nature there.

Chew *******

2026/08/07

Fantastic 5.0

Easy to redeem the ferry ticket at tourist center (near entrance). The queue for the ferry will take sometime as queue number will be given to board the ferry by batches. Manage to see the majestic Giant Buddha board ferry :)

Jesse ******

2026/03/02

Fantastic 5.0

unreal. this is the best thing we have done in Vietnam. it’s packed with things to do for the whole day and wow such a workout! I 100% say this is worth it from someone who went from Ho Chi Minh to Hanoi in 15 days.

Kun *******

2025/11/28

Fantastic 5.0

This Buddha is high and magnificent! It is best to hire tour guide for this trip because there are many history behind it.

Connie ****

2026/03/13

Fantastic 5.0

• Book Ahead: Buy them in advance, or you might find yourself disappointed and ticketless at the dock. • The Perfect Sequence: I highly recommend climbing the mountain first to see the Buddha up close, then taking the boat afterward. Seeing it from both perspectives (looking down from the hair and looking up from the water) is the only way to truly experience it. Where to Stand (and Where to Avoid) • Skip the Top Floor: While it sounds tempting, the top deck is often overcrowded. • Avoid the "Photo Pros": Some photographers on the top deck can be quite selfish; they tend to block the best vantage points just to do business with their customers. It can be frustrating if you just want to enjoy the view. • The Pro Move: Stay at the side of the boat. It is much less crowded than the top floor or the main dock area, and you still get a fantastic, unobstructed view of the Buddha without the elbowing.

余 **

2026/02/05

Fantastic 5.0

Take a boat to see the Giant Buddha without climbing mountains, ride anytime! In winter, when the water level is low, the boarding location is at Wuyou Dam Pier. Also, boating safety is very important, you must wear a life jacket before leaving the boat cabin.

Guide

Giant Stone Carved Maitreya Buddha Statue: The Leshan Giant Buddha was carved in the Tang Dynasty and completed by three generations of craftsmen over a period of 90 years. The Buddha is a seated Maitreya Buddha statue, about 70 meters high, a giant stone carved Maitreya Buddha statue. Admire the tall and majestic Leshan Giant Buddha and marvel at how the ancients were able to create such a beautiful Buddha without modern large-scale tools.
Lingyun Temple: It is a triple courtyard building composed of the Grand Hall, the Sutra Collection Building. The temple is very popular with incense, and tourists come to pray for blessings in an endless stream. Lingyun Temple also has excellent greening, not only surrounded by trees, but also with many plant pots. It is a good choice to experience Buddhist culture here.

The Leshan Giant Buddha is located in Leshan City, on the rock wall of Qixia Peak, Lingyun Mountain, at the confluence of the Min River, Qingyi River, and Dadu River, also known as the Lingyun Giant Buddha, and has been approved by UNESCO as a "World Cultural and Natural Heritage Site." The shape is a seated Maitreya Buddha statue, which is a masterpiece of Tang Dynasty cliff statue art.