Oriental Buddha Capital
Located behind the Leshan Giant Buddha, within the same protected zone as the dual World Heritage site. The area is covered in forest and retains a natural, rustic character,…
Oriental Buddha Capital, Chengdu
Key facts
- Admission
- ¥80
- Opening hours
- 8：00—17：00
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Getting there
- From Chengdu’s Xinnanmen Station, take a direct bus to Leshan, ¥50–60 per ticket
- Guidebook rating
- 3 / 5
From China Self Guided Travel 2025, page 358. Open in Google Maps
About Oriental Buddha Capital
Located behind the Leshan Giant Buddha, within the same protected zone as the dual World Heritage site. The area is covered in forest and retains a natural, rustic character, and it houses more than ten thousand fine Buddha statues, making it a remarkable example of natural and cultural landscapes in harmony. Working together, a professor from the Sculpture Department of the Sichuan Fine Arts Institute and local stonemasons revived the cliff-carving techniques that flourished in the Tang and Song dynasties but had nearly been lost in the Ming and Qing.
The 170-meter-long reclining Buddha, serene in expression and lying on its side, is the most awe-inspiring sight at the Oriental Buddha Capital. Modeled on the Dazu Rock Carvings, it makes use of the mountain’s natural contours: the head is carved at the south end, the feet at the north end, and the vegetation in between is left intact.
The Cave of Ten Thousand Buddhas is the core attraction of the Oriental Buddha Capital. It contains bodhisattvas, arhats and Buddha statues from around the world, each one lifelike. Even more remarkable, every statue was sculpted from a single piece of rock in the mountain, a feat of exquisite craftsmanship that leaves visitors amazed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Oriental Buddha Capital cost?
Admission to Oriental Buddha Capital is ¥80, as listed in the 2025 guidebook. Prices can change; check the official channel before you go.
What are the opening hours of Oriental Buddha Capital?
Oriental Buddha Capital is open 8：00—17：00.
How do I get to Oriental Buddha Capital?
From Chengdu’s Xinnanmen Station, take a direct bus to Leshan, ¥50–60 per ticket
How long should I spend at Oriental Buddha Capital?
Plan on 1–2 hours for Oriental Buddha Capital.
Where is Oriental Buddha Capital?
Oriental Buddha Capital is in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, in the Southwest of China. 362 Lingyun Road, Shizhong District, Leshan City, Sichuan Province
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