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sichuanEmei Mountain & Leshan Giant Buddha: Sichuan's Sacred Mountain Duo
Complete guide to Emei Mountain and Leshan Giant Buddha — both UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Sichuan, forming a natural 2-day circuit. The world's highest pre-modern Buddhist statue carved into the cliff face, and the misty cloud forests of sacred Emei.
Updated May 2026
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Leshan Giant Buddha Chengdu Day Trip Guide 2026: World's Largest Stone Buddha Complete Visit
The Leshan Giant Buddha is the world's largest stone-carved Buddha — 71 metres of Tang Dynasty artistry sitting at the confluence of three rivers in Sichuan. This 2026 guide covers how to visit by both land and boat routes, the ticket situation, combining with Mount Emei, transport from Chengdu, the best viewpoints and timing to avoid the worst queues.
Updated May 2026
Read →Zhangye Gansu Complete Guide 2026: Rainbow Mountains, Giant Buddha & Silk Road Oasis
Witness the surreal rainbow-striped mountains of Zhangye, one of China's most photographed landscapes, and discover the Silk Road heritage of this ancient Gansu oasis city with its magnificent Giant Buddha Temple and Danxia landforms. This 2026 guide covers the Zhangye National Geopark's coloured mountains, the Mati Temple grottoes, the Giant Buddha Temple with China's largest reclining Buddha, local Hexi Corridor cuisine, and practical advice for exploring this critical Silk Road waypoint.
Updated May 2026
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