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Leshan Giant Buddha, the largest stone statue in the world
New Delhi: The Leshan Giant Buddha in Sichuan was carved out of a mountainside in the 8th century. It is carved out of a cliff face that lies at the confluence of the Minjiang, Dadu
Today, there are still some strong currents where the three rivers meet - but none that threaten the tourist ferries.
The "Mount Emei Scenic Area with Leshan Giant Buddha" was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996.