[2025 Leshan Attraction] Travel Guide for MaHao Introduced (Updated Oct)

3-Day 2-Night Travel Itinerary for Leshan Giant Buddha, Sichuan (Budget 5000 RMB) Get up close to the world's largest stone-carved Maitreya Buddha statue Enjoy the magnificent scenery of the confluence of three rivers Taste authentic Leshan cuisine Experience the Buddhist cultural atmosphere Day 1: Arrive in Leshan and feel the city's charm Morning: Arrive in Leshan by high-speed train or plane; high-speed train is recommended for being more economical and convenient. High-speed train ticket costs about 150 RMB per person, taking about 1.5 hours. Noon: Check into a hotel, preferably near the Leshan Giant Buddha scenic area for easy sightseeing. Within budget, choose a comfortable hotel, around 300 RMB per night. Afternoon: Explore Leshan city, recommended attractions: Leshan Confucian Temple: Experience Confucian culture, entrance fee about 20 RMB per person. Laoxiaoding Park: Overlook the entire city of Leshan, free admission. Evening: Taste Leshan specialty foods, recommended: Qiaojiao Beef: Fresh and flavorful soup, about 50 RMB per person. Sweet Skin Duck: Crispy skin and tender meat, about 40 RMB per person. Tofu Pudding: Spicy and fragrant, about 10 RMB per person. Day 2: In-depth tour of Leshan Giant Buddha Morning: Visit the Leshan Giant Buddha scenic area, recommended to combine boat tour and hiking for a comprehensive view. Entrance ticket plus boat ticket about 120 RMB per person. Boat tour: Get a close-up view of the entire Buddha statue and feel its grandeur. Hiking: Climb along the winding plank road to observe the Buddha’s details up close and appreciate its exquisite craftsmanship. Noon: Have lunch inside the scenic area, options include vegetarian meals or simple dishes, about 50 RMB per person. Afternoon: Visit Wuyou Temple and Mahao Cliff Tombs to experience Buddhist culture and Han Dynasty cliff tomb culture. Entrance fee about 50 RMB per person. Evening: Watch the live performance "Only Emei Mountain" to feel the Buddhist culture and Leshan’s humanistic history. Ticket price about 200 RMB per person. Day 3: Leisure and return Morning: Sleep in and enjoy a leisurely morning. You can take a walk near the hotel or try local snacks. Noon: Depending on your return schedule, choose a suitable high-speed train or flight back. Transportation: Round-trip high-speed train about 300 RMB per person, local transportation about 100 RMB per person. Accommodation: 2 nights about 600 RMB per person. Meals: About 300 RMB per person. Tickets: About 390 RMB per person. Others: Flexible expenses such as shopping about 200 RMB per person. Total: About 5000 RMB per person The Leshan Giant Buddha scenic area is quite crowded; it is recommended to buy tickets online in advance to avoid queues. There are many steps in the scenic area; comfortable shoes are recommended. Leshan has a humid climate; bringing rain gear is advised. Respect Buddhist culture and be mindful of your words and actions. If time allows, you can add an extra day to visit Mount Emei and experience the charm of this famous Buddhist mountain. If your budget permits, you can choose higher-end hotels and dining to enhance your travel experience. Wish you a pleasant trip!

Leshan, Sichuan | Oriental Buddhist Capital: Mahao Cliff Tombs, a Long History of Han Dynasty Stone Carvings (Closed) The vast grounds of Oriental Buddhist Capital in Leshan, Sichuan, house not only the majestic Thousand Buddha Stone Carvings but also a significant historical relic: the Mahao Cliff Tombs. This site, a collection of cliff tombs dating from the Eastern Han Dynasty to the Northern and Southern Dynasties, is vast and extensive, considered one of the most representative cliff tomb complexes in southern China. The tomb chambers, many of which are carved into the mountainside, feature intricate carvings, including stone coffins, stone doors, and stone murals, showcasing the social life, religious beliefs, and artistic styles of the time. The cliff tombs feature ancient guardian beasts, auspicious animals, and carvings of everyday scenes, such as chariots and horses, banquets, and entertainment. These vivid stone carvings resemble a frozen scroll of history.

Address: Leshan Giant Buddha Scenic Area Opening hours: 7:30-18:30 (peak season April-October); 8:00-17:30 (off-season November-March) Ticket: 80 RMB (Leshan Giant Buddha), 160 RMB (Mount Emei Scenic Area) Transport: - High-speed rail to Leshan Station + 20-minute taxi to scenic area - Driving: North Gate parking 15 RMB/entry, South Gate parking 10 RMB/entry (arrive before 8am on weekends) Travel Guide Leshan's core attractions are divided into two main areas - the Leshan Giant Buddha and Mount Emei, recommended to visit over two days. Leshan Giant Buddha Area: - Nine-Bend Plank Path: Descend along cliffside to Buddha's feet for close-up view of Tang Dynasty stone carvings. Best visited early morning to avoid crowds for panoramic shots. - Lingyun Temple: Ancient millennium-old temple atop Buddha's head with red walls against river views, ideal for cultural photography. - Mahao Cliff Tombs: Han Dynasty cliff tomb complex, niche cultural site with fewer visitors for great shots. Mount Emei Area: - Golden Summit: Summit for sea of clouds and sunrise. The Samantabhadra Statue appears celestial in mist - drone footage highly recommended. - Wannian Temple: Ming Dynasty brick hall without beams and gathering spot for Emei monkeys. Bring telephoto lens for wildlife shots. - Qingyin Pavilion: Twin bridges with mountain-water harmony, perfect for slow travel photography of streams and ancient bridges. Hidden Gem: Must-try local dishes at Zhanggongqiao Food Street - Stewed Beef with Offal and Crispy Skin Duck! Shooting date: 2025.5.14 Bring this guide and experience the double impact of world heritage and Sichuan's spicy cuisine!

⛰[Attraction Guide] 📍Address: Navigate directly to Leshan Haoshang Bridge 🚗Transportation: 1. Taxi 2. Car: Park at the Wuyu Temple parking lot (CNY 10 per entry) and walk 5 minutes to the flower fields. 3. From downtown Leshan, take bus No. 3 or 13 to "Wuyu Temple Station" and walk along the river for 10 minutes to enter the flower field area. 🕙Duration: 0.5–1 day 💰Tickets: Free 🌟Highlights: 🌸Spring at Leshan Haoshang Bridge is the most enchanting season along the Min River. From March to April each year, the fields on both sides of the bridge are blanketed with golden rapeseed flowers. The river flows like green silk, and the silhouettes of Lingyun Mountain and Wuyu Temple appear in the distance, creating a poetic scene of "a river winding through flower fields, with Buddha hidden among the green hills." Strolling through the fields, with butterflies and bees dancing around and the fragrance of flowers in the air, this is the most healing spring outing destination in southern Sichuan. 🌸Haoshang Bridge spans the Min River, connecting Lingyun Mountain and Wuyu Mountain. Wuyu Mountain, also known as "Lidui" (with Wuyu Temple, originally built in the Tang Dynasty, on its peak), is a relic of the water management project by Li Bing, the governor of Shu, over 2,000 years ago. The Mahao River was excavated at that time, giving this place both historical and geological significance. 🌸This place is perfect for a light spring hike: Wuyu Temple parking lot → Haoshang Bridge viewing platform → riverside flower path → Lidui roundabout → vegetarian lunch at Wuyu Temple (about 2–3 hours total, easy and relaxing). 🌸It's also a great place for elementary school students or artists who love outdoor sketching to find the breath of spring. 🌸If you have enough time, you can also visit the Mahao Cliff Tombs, Mahao Fishing Village, Oriental Buddha Capital, Leshan Giant Buddha, and Wuyu Temple, all within a short distance. 🌸The beach in the fishing village next to Haoshang Bridge is a great place to see the cruise ships up close, take photos, enjoy the river breeze, skip stones, catch tadpoles, and have lots of fun.😁 📝Tips: 1. **Flowering Season Alert** - Best viewing period: mid-March to early April 2. **Important Notes** - Protect the farmland: Do not trample on the flowers. Walk along the ridges or in designated areas. - Insect and sun protection: Bring mosquito repellent and a sun hat, as the UV rays are strong on sunny days. - Eco-friendly travel: Bring your own garbage bags, as there are no trash cans in the flower fields. 🌻🌿Haoshang Bridge in spring is a wonderful harmony of nature and culture. Here, you can chase the light and shadows in the sea of flowers, listen to the chanting in the ancient temple, and savor the earthly delights in the river breeze. Seize the short spring blossom season and come to Leshan for a romantic encounter with gold and green!

📈 The Mahao Cliff Tombs are located on the east bank of the spillway river channel between Lingyun and Wuyou mountains, with 'Mahao' being the name of the place. Cliff tombs are a type of ancient tomb popular in Leshan, which imitates human dwellings and involves carving tombs out of mountains. 🤜 These cliff tombs date back to the Eastern Han Dynasty through to the Southern and Northern Dynasties period in China. They are situated on the north bank of the Mahao River near Mingtong Village in the suburbs of Leshan City, Sichuan Province. The tomb complex is distributed along a red sandstone cliff stretching about 300 meters from Dadiwan to Hutouwan, arranged in 4 to 9 layers, with a total of more than 330 tombs. 👉 Architectural layout: 👍🏻 The Mahao Cliff Tombs consist of single-chamber, double-chamber, and multi-chamber types. All are composed of a tomb entrance, corridor, main chamber, coffin chamber, and side chambers. Coffin chambers are carved into the cliff. The rear chamber has a stove platform and shrine. Single-chamber tombs generally have one coffin chamber on one side of the main chamber. Double-chamber tombs have coffin chambers on both sides of the rear chamber. 👍🏻 Multi-chamber tombs are more complex in structure, with the tomb entrance divided into 2 to 4 doorways by two pillars. The antechambers are arranged horizontally, followed by 2 to 4 parallel rear chambers. Each rear chamber has the same structure, with a corridor in front and rooms on both sides. 🚪 Tomb No. 1 has a tomb entrance and antechamber carved with imitation wooden architectural elements such as brackets, column bases, tile crests, flat tiles, rafter ends, and eaves. The tomb entrance is carved with images of auspicious beasts, musicians, secret plays, and dancers; the antechamber has carvings of Jing Ke's assassination of King Qin, alchemists, gate soldiers, the Vermilion Bird, a funeral procession, the game of liubo, fishing, and horse-drawing scenes. Outside the entrance to the middle and rear chamber corridors, there is a high-relief seated Buddha, one of the earliest Buddhist statues in China, measuring 37 centimeters in height. Route 1️⃣ (Land route) 🚶🏻‍♀️ North gate entrance—20 meters to a giant Buddha gate—right—333 steps on the ancient Buddha worship path—10 minutes to Longquan and Tiger Cave—Zaijiu Pavilion—10 minutes to Doulou Palace—Mountain gate—Leshan Giant Buddha (small square at the Buddha's head)—Nine-Turn Plank Road—Buddha's feet—Nine-Turn Plank Road—Sea Lion Cave—Dongpo Tower—15 minutes to Lingyun Temple—northward—Lingbao Pagoda—5 minutes—Moruo Hall—follow the mountain road down—East gate exit Route 2️⃣ (Water route, to view the full image of the Giant Buddha and the reclining Buddha) 🚢 Pier—Viewing Buddha Tower—Giant reclining Buddha—Jiulong Beach—Sanjiangkou—Lingyun Mountain—Leshan Giant Buddha—Bijin Tower—Mahao—Wuyou Mountain—Fengzhou Island—Pier (Boarding at Jiazhou Ferry Pier; disembarking at Baxian Cave Pier) Route 3️⃣ (Water route + Land route) 🚢 Pier—Giant reclining Buddha—Jiulong Beach—Sanjiangkou—Lingyun Mountain—Leshan Giant Buddha—Wuyou Mountain—Wuyou Temple—Mahao Cliff Tombs—Mahao Fishing Village—Buddhist Paradise—Stele Forest—Lingyun Plank Road—Leshan Giant Buddha—Lingyun Temple—Lingbao Pagoda—Oriental Buddha Capital 🚪 Ticket prices: Leshan Giant Buddha: 80 RMB/person (includes Leshan Giant Buddha, Wuyou Temple, Mahao Cliff Tombs) 👉 Leshan Giant Buddha cruise: 70 RMB/person 👉 Oriental Buddha Capital ticket price: 60 RMB/person