Leshan Giant Buddha exhibition reached Shanghai on 26 September
Published on 09/27/2026 at 09:37 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
The Leshan Giant Buddha Autumn Invitation Exhibition took place in Shanghai on 26 September 2026, bringing the landmark and its home city of Leshan to Anfu Road. The event presented local food, intangible cultural heritage and tourism information linked to the statue.
Leshan Giant Buddha exhibition brought Leshan culture to Shanghai
The exhibition was announced by the Leshan Giant Buddha Scenic Area Management Committee, the body responsible for the scenic area. Its official notice placed the event at 322 Anfu Road in Shanghai's Xuhui district on 26 September 2026, with the theme Three Rivers to the Sea - Enjoy Leshan.
The programme connected the statue with the wider cultural landscape of Leshan. Visitors could sample Leshan specialities and experience traditional craft activities including Jiajiang New Year picture printing and Jiazhou bamboo weaving. The organiser also presented tourism resources and travel information for people considering a visit to Leshan. The official exhibition announcement gave 26 September as the event date and named Anfu Road as its Shanghai venue.
The 71-metre statue gave the exhibition its historical focus
The Leshan Giant Buddha stands on Lingyun Mountain, east of Leshan in Sichuan province, where the Min, Qingyi and Dadu rivers meet. Carving began in 713 during the Tang dynasty and was completed in 803, after more than 90 years of work.
The seated Maitreya statue is 71 metres high, making its scale central to the way Leshan is represented beyond Sichuan. Its head contains 1,021 coiled hair buns, while hidden gutters and channels form part of the drainage system within the stonework. Those details link the 26 September exhibition to the physical monument rather than presenting Leshan only as a food destination. The statue and its setting entered the UNESCO World Heritage list in December 1996, as documented in this Leshan Giant Buddha background.
Visiting Leshan Giant Buddha: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- The Leshan Giant Buddha Autumn Invitation Exhibition took place on 26 September 2026 at 322 Anfu Road in Shanghai's Xuhui district, not at the statue in Leshan.
- The event offered cultural demonstrations and tourism promotion in Shanghai; it did not announce a change to access at the main scenic area in Leshan.
- The statue is at No. 2435, Middle Section of Lingyun Road, Leshan City, Sichuan province. Travellers can reach Leshan Railway Station by the Chengdu-Leshan-Emeishan intercity high-speed train and continue by city bus 3.
- A visit involves Lingyun Mountain terrain and the site includes stone paths and carved cliff scenery. The statue itself faces the river at the confluence of three waterways.
- Mandarin Chinese is the official language of China and the national currency is the renminbi.
- Entry requirements depend on your nationality; UK travellers can check the FCDO travel advice at gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice, Irish travellers the Department of Foreign Affairs at ireland.ie.
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Frequently asked questions about Leshan Giant Buddha
When did the Leshan Giant Buddha exhibition take place?
The Leshan Giant Buddha Autumn Invitation Exhibition took place on 26 September 2026 at 322 Anfu Road in Shanghai.
What is the Leshan Giant Buddha?
The Leshan Giant Buddha is a 71-metre seated Maitreya statue carved between 713 and 803 at the confluence of three rivers.
Where is Leshan Giant Buddha and how do you get there?
The statue is on Lingyun Mountain in Leshan, Sichuan province. The Chengdu-Leshan-Emeishan intercity high-speed train reaches Leshan Railway Station, with city bus 3 continuing to the site.
