Leshan — Travel Guide
Leshan, is a prefecture-level city located at the confluence of the Dadu and Min rivers in Sichuan Province, China. Leshan is located on the southwestern fringe of the Red Basin in southern Sichuan, about 120 km from Chengdu. In ancient times Leshan was known as Jiazhou and was reputed as the place 'Where there is the most beautiful landscape in all Sichuan, there is Jiazhou'. It was famous for its abundance of the Chinese flowering crab-apple and long ago was given the title of 'Haitang (crab-apple) Xiangguo (fragrant city)'. Nowadays it is particularly well known as a city of National Key Attractions due to its natural landscape and wealth of cultural relics.
The best time to visit October to March.
By Air
At present there is no airport in the city. Visitors can fly in to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport which is 150 kilometers away from Leshan City.
Leshan many local products, either convenient bagged snacks or tourist souvenirs, are worth buying as gifts for your family and friends. These local items are easily found in the Leshan Giant Buddha and Mt. Emeishan Scenic Areas. Bamboo Shoot which is another notable local product grown on the high mountain and it can be bought in several forms such as dried, fresh and salted which contains many nutrients. Oranges, containing rich supplies of vitamin C, can be found in the area of Mt.Emeishan
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