Leshan 乐山

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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.