Leshan
Leshan in southwestern China is famed for its culinary delights that echo the region’s hearty Sichuan palate, with local specialties such as Fenzheng NiuRou Bing—crispy pork belly pancakes—and Hongtan, a sweet rice cake flavored with sesame and red bean. The city’s picturesque setting beside the Jinsha River offers travelers a chance to savor these dishes while enjoying scenic river walks, historic temples, and the awe‑inspiring Leshan Giant Buddha that crowns the landscape.
Leshan
China
About Leshan
Leshan, formerly known as Jiading and Jiazhou, is a Chinese prefecture-level city located at the confluence of the Dadu and Min rivers, on the southwestern fringe of the Sichuan Basin in southern Sichuan, about 120 km (75 mi) from the provincial capital of Chengdu. As of the 2020 census, its population was 3,160,168, of whom 1,236,188 lived in the built-up metro area made of Shizhong (downtown), By the end of 2024, the registered population of the city is 3.45 million.Wutongqiao, Shawan and Jinkouhe districts. A historical and cultural city, Leshan is famous for world heritage sites Emei Mountain and Leshan Buddha. It is also a regional center in the southern part of the Chengdu Economic Zone, serving as a transportation hub and port city in southwestern China.
Based on 2 spots from 1 travel guide
What to Expect in Leshan
- A street food paradise with 2 restaurants to explore
- Home to legendary dark brown sugar pastry baked in a coal oven and steamed spiced beef pita pocket
- Centered around the intersection of Dingding Street and Yue Er Tang Street neighborhood
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