Leshan Giant Buddha
Leshan, China UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Leshan Giant Buddha is a 71-meter daibutsu and an archaeological site in the Shizhong District of Leshan, China. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and part of the Mount Emei Scenic Area. This site is a Major Historical and Cultural Site Protected at the National Level and is the 22nd most looked-up sight in China on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The wettest months are July and August, when monthly rainfall is about 300 mm. July is the warmest month, with daily highs of 30 °C and lows of 23 °C. For drier and cooler weather, December and January have the lowest rainfall, with about 6 days of rain per month and daily highs of 10 °C or 11 °C. In March, temperatures reach highs of 16 °C with about 14 days of rain.
Leshan Airport is 12 km away, while Chengdu Tianfu International Airport is 107 km away. The site is 1628 km from Beijing and is 42 km from Mount Emei. The site is located at 2435 Lingyun Road Central Section. Opening hours are 07:30 to 18:30 from 1 April to 7 October, and 08:00 to 17:30 for the rest of the year.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 30 °C. The wettest is August, with about 307 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 10 | 12 | 16 | 22 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 21 | 16 | 11 |
| Average low, °C | 4 | 6 | 9 | 14 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 15 | 11 | 6 |
| Rainfall, mm | 18 | 28 | 47 | 93 | 108 | 163 | 282 | 307 | 155 | 64 | 35 | 15 |
| Rainy days | 6 | 7 | 14 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 9 | 6 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
