Jiajiang Thousand Buddhas Cliff
Jiajiang Thousand Buddhas Cliff is an official 4A scenic area in Leshan, China.
Visitor information
- Also known as
- 东风堰-千佛岩景区
- Scenic area grade
- 4A
- City
- Leshan
- Coordinates
- 29.7537712, 103.5401822
About Jiajiang Thousand Buddhas Cliff
Dongfeng Weir – Qianfo Rock Scenic Area is located on the banks of the Qingyi River, 3 kilometers west of Jiagang County in Leshan City, Sichuan Province, and is a national 4A-level tourist attraction. The scenic area is centered around Dongfeng Weir, a World Irrigation Engineering Heritage site, and the Qianfo Rock Caves, a nationally designated key cultural relic protection unit. Dongfeng Weir was first constructed in the first year of the Kangxi reign of the Qing Dynasty (1662) and is one of China’s earliest World Irrigation Engineering Heritage sites; it continues to deliver comprehensive benefits such as irrigation to this day. The Qianfo Rock Caves were carved during the Sui Dynasty and flourished during the Tang Dynasty, and currently feature 162 caves containing more than 2,470 cliffside statues.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I visit Jiajiang Thousand Buddhas Cliff with a local guide?
Open the Leshan page on MeetPanda, choose a local guide, and send your date. The guide buys tickets, plans the order with nearby sights and explains what you are seeing.