Embark on a one-day journey to the heart of Jiajiang, where natural beauty and historical grandeur await. Your adventure begins with a full day at Emei Mountain, located near the Southwest Gate of Emeishan City. As one of the Four Sacred Buddhist Mountains of China, Emei Mountain offers a spiritual retreat amidst lush greenery and misty peaks. After immersing yourself in the tranquility of the mountain, you'll spend the next two hours marveling at the Leshan Giant Buddha. This monumental statue, carved into the side of a cliff, stands as a testament to human ingenuity and is recognized as a world cultural heritage site. With its towering presence overlooking the confluence of three rivers, the Leshan Giant Buddha is a sight to behold. This itinerary promises a day filled with awe-inspiring landscapes and cultural enlightenment, perfect for those looking to experience the essence of Jiajiang in a limited timeframe.
Day 1: Majestic Peaks and Colossal Buddhas
Emei Mountain
Kickstart your Jiajiang journey with the awe-inspiring Emei Mountain, a sanctuary of serenity and natural beauty. As the first stop of your day, this sacred site offers a full day's exploration amidst lush landscapes and cultural treasures. The mountain, located at No. 41 Mingshan South Road, Emeishan City, Leshan City, is not just a feast for the eyes but also a spiritual haven for those seeking tranquility. From sunrise to sunset, immerse yourself in the mountain's mystical atmosphere and discover the hidden gems scattered across its vast expanse.
Attraction Info
- Near Emeishan (Southwest Gate), No. 41 Mingshan South Road, Emeishan City, Leshan City
- Suggested tour duration: 1-2 days
- Open from 05/01-10/31,6:00am-5:00pm;Open from 11/01-04/30,7:00am-4:00pm;Open from 5:30am-5:00pm during Dragon Boat Festival
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Leshan Giant Buddha
After a day of mountain adventures, descend to the plains to witness the grandeur of the Leshan Giant Buddha. Carved into the cliffs of Lingyun Mountain, this monumental statue stands as a testament to human ingenuity and religious devotion. Spend a couple of hours marveling at this world cultural heritage site, located at 2435 Lingyun Road, Shizhong District, Leshan City. As you gaze upon the Buddha's serene expression, let the history and scale of this ancient wonder sink in, creating a lasting memory of your day in Jiajiang.
Attraction Info
- 2435 Lingyun Road, Shizhong District, Leshan City
- Suggested tour duration: 2-4 hour
- Open from 04/01-10/07,7:30am-6:30pm,7:30pm-10:30pm;Open from 10/08-03/31,8:00am-5:30pm,7:00pm-10:00pm
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Based on 1,479 reviewThe Leshan Giant Buddha is located on a rock wall of the Lingyun Mountain at the junction of Leshan's Min River, Qingyi River, and Dadu River in Sichuan. It is a sacred place for Buddhist and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Leshan Giant Buddha depicts a seated image of Maitreya and it is an exquisite piece of cliff-carving work from the Tang Dynasty. The colossal statue is about 70 metres high and over 1,300-years-old, making it the largest stone Buddha in the world, and by far the tallest pre-modern statue. It took an astonishing three generations of craftmen and 90 years to complete. When viewing the tall and majestic Giant Buddha, one cannot help but marvel at the wisdom of the ancients. In the absence of modern large-scale tools, they were still able to leave such a legacy.
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