Introducing Lèshān
The somnolent-looking but inspiring Grand Buddha, now the world’s largest Buddha, with a fingernail taller than your average human. There’s your main draw to this small riverside city of meandering, tree-draped alleys. Prospering from increasing droves of Chinese tourists (and Chéngdū commuters due to new expressways), Lèshān has revamped many of its old quarters, but it isn’t all that apparent for most travellers. The town is relaxed and makes for a good day trip from the capital or a wind-down after tackling Éméi Shān.
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Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: Need Itinerary advice for travel in China !!
by drumbrake 13 September 2011
Agree with 1. The terracotta warriors are in Xi'an, which is an overnight train ride away. The Big Buddha which I think you are referring…
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Re: Any Advice on What route to take, Vietnam -> China ->Tibet
by atfactor 09 September 2011
Will I be able to extend my visa in Leshan during the week of Oct 1st-10th? Ill be entering China the 11th of September and If its going…
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RE: visa extention in Ssitchuan Kanding, Lashan, Litang?
by lovingcat 09 September 2011
more expensive in Leshan though.
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