Leshan Giant Buddha

Leshan, China

The Leshan Giant Buddha was built during the Tang Dynasty (618–907AD). It is carved out of a cliff face that lies at the confluence of the Minjiang, Dadu and Qingyi rivers in the southern part of Sichuan province in China, near the city of Leshan. The stone sculpture faces Mount Emei, with the rivers flowing below his feet. It is the largest stone Buddha in the world and it is by far the tallest pre-modern statue in the world. Although you can visit the site of the Giant Buddha by climbing down the steep rock face to the base of the statue probably the best way to view this magnificent facade is to take a boat trip giving you a panoramic view of the entire structure in the cliff face. #InStone