Introduction
Leshan is most famous for the seated buddha built more than 1000 years ago that looks serenely out over the Yangtze river. There are plenty of birds to see here though too and this makes a very pleasant half day or one day trip.
Key Species
Pale Martin
Other Species
Common Goosander, Ruddy Shelduck, Spotbill Duck, Speckled Piculet, Plumbeous Redstart, Rufous-faced Warbler, White-browed Laughingthrush, Pygmy Wren Babbler, Yellow-bellied Tit, Black-throated Tit, Hawfinch,
Other Wildlife
Tamiops striped squirrels
Birding
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Habitat and Vegetation
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Getting there
It is a three hour bus trip from Chengdu to Leshan. The last bus leaves at 4pm from the
General Information
County: Leshan Area: small Altitude: 200-400m Location: 29°32’N, 103°20’E Disturbance: heavy tourist disturbance.