The city of Leshan, 167 kilometers from Chengdu, is located at the confluence of three rivers -- the Minjaing, Qingyijiang, and Dadu. Dating back more than two thousand years, it has been a ...

But last week waters reached the base of the statue and kept rising According to the Xinhua state news agency, a traditional local saying holds that if the Buddha's feet get wet, Leshan will flood ...

The pagoda, situated on Lingyun Mountain east of Leshan City, is so named because it stands on Lingbao Peak. The square, thirteen-storey, multi-eave, brick pagoda is forty meters high. There are ...

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For the best experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings. Retired Lt. General Nick Leshan. The military is in mourning after one of Kenya's most ...

The new reactor prototype, built in the mountainous regions near Leshan in Sichuan province, showcases China’s commitment to ...

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