Lingyun Mountain

Lingyun Mountain

Lingyun Mountain is located at the confluence of the Min River, Qingyi River, and Dadu River to the east of Leshan City, just across the water from the urban area. The mountain features nine peaks—Jifeng, Qiluan, Wangyun, Juri, Danxia, Yongcui, Duiyue, Zhurong, and Lingbao—collectively known as the "Little Jiuyi Range." It is commonly referred to as Jiufeng Mountain or Jiuding Mountain, and was later renamed Lingyun Mountain after the construction of Lingyun Temple on the mountain.

Majestically facing Mount Emei from afar and overlooking the convergence of three rivers, Lingyun Mountain boasts undulating ridges and peaks, with its nine rugged summits exuding a grand and imposing presence. The mountain is covered year-round in lush forests and bamboo groves, while its red cliffs and steep faces offer breathtaking views in every season. Below, the three rivers converge, with emerald waves surging as tourist boats slice through the water, their wakes blending seamlessly with the horizon—a stunning natural masterpiece that has long been hailed as the finest scenery in Southwest China, celebrated by poets and scholars throughout history. Moreover, Lingyun Mountain is rich in cultural relics and legends. It is also home to the world’s largest cliff-carved Maitreya Buddha, as well as the splendid temples of the ancient Lingyun Monastery, Su Dongpo’s Reading Pavilion, the Song Dynasty's Zhiyi Cave, the Ming Dynasty's Zhu Yi Cave, along with other scenic sites such as Haishi Cave, Lingbao Pagoda, the Forest of Stone Tablets, Moon Pavilion, and the ruins of the Song Dynasty’s Jiuding City. All of these elements make Lingyun Mountain’s landscape uniquely picturesque among China’s renowned mountains and rivers, establishing it as a popular destination since the Tang and Song Dynasties.