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Leshan Giant Buddha Photo Tours
- Leshan Giant Buddha Photo Tours
East of Leshan City, Chengdu, is home to the Leshan Giant Buddha Scenic Spot, which was named after the giant statue of Buddha. Carving of the giant statue begun in the Tang Dynasty took more than 90 years. The river below the statue's locations was a very dangerous one for ships going down the river, and many people were killed each year. The monk Hai Tong believed that by building the statue, the river gods would be appeased, and it would save many lives. Over 233 feet in height and 28 feet in width, the Leshan Giant Buddha is the biggest colossus in the world.
Located around the Leshan Giant Buddha Scenic Spot are several local restaurants, where visitor can enjoy the local dishes of Leshan City. Xiba Tofu, a kind of Tofu that specially made with the sweet-mellow water in Xiba Town, and Minjiang River Fish. These wonderfully spicy dishes have become famous.
The Leshan Scenic Spot has been a draw for Buddhist pilgrims and visitors for centuries.
The entrance to the Leshan Giant Buddha Scenic Area
One of the many garbage cans found throughout the park
Dragon Pool and Tiger Lair:
According to legend Lingyan Hill, located in the Leshan Giant Buddha Scenic Area, with its dense forest and cave offered good shelter for a white tiger, while at the foot of the hill, the three rivers provided a black dragon with waves to play in. The dragon and tiger after hearing the Buddhist sutras decided to dedicate themselves to Buddhism and became guardians to protects Buddhists. Cen Shen a Tang Dynasty poet wrote while visiting Lingyan Hill "Wind blows over the tiger's lair and rain drops to fill the dragon's pool". This site later named Dragon Pool and Tiger Lair has been a popular destination in Lingyun Hill since the Tang Dynasty.
The Black Dragon's pool
The white tiger's lair
A waterfall located in the Leshan Scenic Area
A giant bronze temple bell
A small restaurant selling local Chengdu cuisine
A collection of tablets carved with ancient calligraphy
The head of the Leshan Giant Buddha
A photo showing a size comparison of people and the Leshan Giant Buddha
Just one of the Leshan Giant Buddha's shoulders is large enough to house a full sized basketball court with room to spare
The staircase that visitors can climb down to view the Leshan Giant Buddha
Looking up at the Leshan Giant Buddha
Viewing the Leshan Giant Buddha from a tour boat
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