Why You Go to Leshan – Hint it’s not for the Big Buddha

Most tourists, domestic and international, go to Leshan (乐山) as a day trip from Chengdu (成都) to do one thing – see the Big Buddha. And while this is a pretty big Buddha (乐山大佛) and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, its also just a big statue. Don’t get me wrong, there’s a cool story about […]