Regional sacred-site guide
Sacred sites in Sichuan
Explore 3 sacred places in Sichuan, china, with a regional map and links to detailed site guides.
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Traditions
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Leshan Giant Buddha
Leshan, Sichuan, China
For ninety years, three generations of craftsmen carved Maitreya Buddha into the cliffs where three rivers meet at Leshan....
Mount Gongga
Kangding, Sichuan, China
Mount Gongga rises 7,556 meters above the eastern edge of the Tibetan Plateau in Sichuan Province, the highest peak in the region by thousands of meters....
Mt. Emei Shan
双水井, Sichuan, China
Mount Emei rises 3,099 meters from the Sichuan Basin, one of the Four Sacred Buddhist Mountains of China and the bodhimanda of Samantabhadra, the bodhisattva of universal...
Key questions
Sichuan sacred-site questions
How many sacred sites are listed in Sichuan?
This regional guide currently includes 3 sacred sites in Sichuan, china.
Which traditions are represented in Sichuan?
The most represented traditions in the current guide include Buddhism.
Can I view Sichuan sacred sites on a map?
Yes. Switch to map view to compare the listed places, then open a site page for coordinates and visiting context.