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Leshan Giant Buddha

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Sichuan · China · East Asia

Leshan Giant Buddha

Mahayana2 daysUNESCO World Heritage (1996)

A 71 m Maitreya Buddha carved into a river cliff in the 8th century.

Local tip

Add Mount Emei, one of China's four sacred Buddhist mountains, 30 km away.

Getting there

Nearest airport
Chengdu Tianfu (TFU), 130 km
Suggested stay
2 days
Best season
Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov
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Visa and entry: China

Visa-free entry for a growing list of nationalities, plus 240-hour visa-free transit. Others need a tourist (L) visa.

Tibet requires a Tibet Travel Permit and a pre-booked guided tour through a licensed agency. Independent travel in Tibet is not allowed for foreigners.

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Rough daily cost per person

৳ BDT₹ INRUS$
Backpacker৳6,100₹4,400US$50
Mid-range৳13,420₹9,680US$110
Comfort৳30,500₹22,000US$250

Rooms, food, local transport and entry fees; international flights excluded. Exchange rates are approximate.

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Last updated: 2026-10-17