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Sichuan During Winter!

Dawa Mountain is a mountain in the Dawa Mountain National Park in the Southwest of Sichuan. If there was snow at night, the place becomes a beautiful winter wonderland the next morning. We were lucky and shoot wonderful pictures. ❄️🏔️ 📍It belongs to Leshan on an administrative level, but is far from the center. From Chengdu you ride 3,5 hours, from Leshan Center about one hour less. 🚘 No public transport available, only car. #christmastrip #sichuan #hiking #winterwonderland #leshan

Leshan + GIANT BUDDHA + 71 meters tall!

Wonderful experience in Sichuan. You can take the high-speed train or drive to the location from Chengdu. Be sure to not go on a holiday! There are two parts of the park. The Giant Buddha and the Oriental Buddha Park, and you need to purchase tickets for each. It’s worth going to the 2nd park to see the Pharmacist Buddha, 10,000 Buddhas Cave, and the Lying Down Buddha! Be ready for some stairs, some long lines, and sunshine on days with good weather. I heard the boat tour also has a wonderful view!#LeshanGiantBuddha #Leshan #Sichuan #giantbuddha #awesomepic

Jurassic Park Feeling in Leshan

A little South of Leshan in Sichuan province, there is a park called Suoluo Canyon park (椤峡谷景区 in Chinese). You get the feeling that you're in Jurassic Park and the dinosaurs can't be that far. It's very diverse with plants, fern trees, palm trees and canyons. Best way to go there is with car or taxi from Leshan Downtown, it's a short ride. Entrance is 10 RMB per person. Enjoy! #jurassicpark #leshan #sichuan #china #hikingtrails

Leshan

I have been to Chengdu many times but never had the chance to go to Leshan before this years CNY. I saw the big Buddha firstly from the boat cruise and the next day we walked to get the close up. We managed to get to the head but there was a sign saying the line to go down to see the Buddha was 4 hours because so many people were there for the new year. So we skipped that part. I heard from locals that normally the line is not so bad. After walking to the Buddha head we took the ferry over to the city side for some serious snacking. Leshan have the most amazing food 🤩 and also make sure to try out Buddha Pub, it is run by a Norwegian guy. #yearofrabbit #newyearadventure #china #leshan #sichuan #foodie #bucketlistreboot

Turning up the heat in Chengdu!🔥🔥🌶️🌶️

#yearofrabbit City 2/3 in our #lunarnewyear travels was Chengdu! 🐼🌶️🎭 Chengdu has many local trademarks, which makes it a great city for exploration! When in Chengdu, every tourist should make time to: 1. See the pandas! 🐼🎋 2. Watch a face-changing performance at a tea house🍵🎭 3. Try Sichuan’s spicy cuisine, more specifically, hotpot!!! 🥘🌶️🔥 Our mouths were burning from the spicy flavors (you can see a photo of how RED the broth is from all of the peppers and spicy oil!) we had to buy several cups of milk tea 🧋 to get us through the meal. 😅 Face changing shows are a big part of local culture, and so entertaining! It’s kind of like a kung-fu meets magic show, where the performer will change his opera mask in the literal blink of an eye! 🪄🦹🏻🔮🎭 The panda park was also super interesting and educational. It was really cool to learn about how they are protecting this endangered species. 🐼 Last (but not least!!) the Leshan Big Buddha. Built over 1200 years ago, this magnificent sculpture hand crafted by dedicated Buddhist monks was breathtaking to say the least. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage site, man-made marvel, and something you should definitely put on your bucket list!! If you get the chance to go to Chengdu, GO!! 😆 We loved this city, and definitely plan to return.❤️ #chengdu #china #sichuan #newyearadventure #tripblazers #foodie #unescoworldheritage #leshan

Sketching Leshan Buddha

Best option is to get a hotel nearby if it's not a daily trip. We had lucky to be in one small hotel with personal valley service. Parking is convenient and cheap on spot. Go in the afternoon just before sunset. Once you buy tickets, pass gate and 20-30mins of climbing. During summer with hot weather and humidity isn't so fun. Cicadas doesn't make it any easier. Also, some of places inside were closed like Cave-Thomb-Museum and food vendors. Carving this amazing statue is really mesmerizing. Plenty of time to do some selfies. Make sure you bring water and snacks. Left side was closed, but looked interesting with some small openings in rocks. Have fun. #cicadas #summervacation #awesomepic #leshan #buddha

Leshan Giant Buddha and the Sleeping Buddha

Getting There - by car 2.5 hrs from Chengdu Attractions - The gigantic Leshan Giant Buddha is a man-made sculpture was built more than 1200 years ago to worship the God and save people from the regular floods of the area. Once you visit Chengdu it is a must-see site. You can choose to hike up the mountain and climb the stairs to see the view from the mountain or go by boat to see the whole sculpture. There is another Buddha formed by the hills surrounding the sculpture called the Sleeping Buddha that contains Leshan Buddha exactly located at the left armpit. Like people believe he was born from. Hotels - Food & Restaurants - Shopping - #leshan #giantbuddha

Giant Buddha near Chengdu - Must Visit

#createwithtrip to Chengdu must include a day to visit the Giant Buddha at Leshan. The Buddha is a 71m tall stone statue, built during the 8th Century (Tang Dynasty), facing Mount Emei, with the min River and Dadu River flowing below its feet. It is the largest and tallest stone Buddha statue in the world. To get there, best to hire a car for a day. Prepare for a large crowd as it is a very popular tourist site. Queue system is in place and normal wait time to get to the top of the statue is 60-120 mins wait. Follow the crowd, to work your way from the top of the statue and eventually get to the feet of the statue. #china #chengdu #leshan #giantbuddha #unescoworldheritagesites #tangdynasty

Leshan

Leshan is about 180 kilometers away from Chengdu and 20 kilometers away from Mount Emei. This day trip is worthy as you can see one of the most famous Buddha: The Leshan Giant Buddha. this Gigantic Buddha is part of the mountain and it is much better to watch it from the boats. The transportation from Chengdu to Leshan is very convenient and can be easily arranged from your hotel. #leshan #chengdu #china

Pandas and much more …

Chengdu is most famous for pandas and spicy food and it really doesn’t disappoint. The pandas are beyond adorable with the city filled with panda related merchandise. Sichuan cuisine is a must to try. For something to do during the evening try the Sichuan opera, the changing faces is unique. Do not leave Chengdu without visiting the Leshan Giant Buddha, although far from the city it’s an incredible 71metre tall stone statue built during the Tang Dynasty #chengdu #sichuan #sichuannature #panda #pandas #mountemei #leshan #buddha #opera #food #mountain

Foodies in Leshan

Leshan in Sichuan is famous for the Big Buddha close to the river. But we went there for fooood. Lots of classic Sichuan dishes, Chuan-Chuan, spicy tofu sticks but also many sweet dessert that I didn't see in any other places. Leshan is easy to walk, but you can also find shared scooters. Many hotels and hostels for any kind of budget. Restaurants run till late night, especially in the old parts of the city. 📍 Leshan is just a short ride from Sichuans capital Chengdu! #sichuan #leshan #foodieheaven

Giant Buddha of Leshan

Lovely experience to see the biggest Buddha crafted in the World. Get ready to queue for 30-40min but it’s totally worth it. Tickets cost 160¥ for two adults, you will go through Buddha Temple with lots of golden Images and religious offerings. Lovely place to visit. If you have more time, at the end you’ll see the entrance to see more Buddha temples with amazing views and 170m long Buddha within others. #leshan #China #Chengdu #Buddha

What a statue!!!

Getting There - train from Chengdu to Leshan + taxi Attractions - giant Buddha (worth the train and taxi!!) #leshan #leshangiantbuddha #

It was a great experience being able to see the giant Buddha. I did the viewing on the boat because I didn’t want to climb all those steps 😂. The area was packed but I still managed to have a good time and see the great big Buddha. There are also many places to go around the area as well. I fully recommend this for a family trip too. That is if the kids are willing to climb but you can always go for the boat tour option! #china #china travel #leshan #giantbuddha

Getting There - by train to Leshan Railway station, then taxi Attractions - hiking, sightseeing Hotels - Better to stay in Chengdu, in of thousands hotels Food & Restaurants - Sichuan cuisine is amazing. You have to try Sichuan hot pot Shopping - Lots of souvenirs and small items can by inside of complex #leshan #hotpot #sichuan #chengdu

CNY in Leshan

Fun boat trip, lovely views 🌊 #leshan #china #travel