Leshan

About Leshan

Leshan, formerly known as Jiading and Jiazhou, is a prefecture-level city located at the confluence of the Dadu, Min and Qingyi rivers in Sichuan province, China. By the end of 2024, the registered population of the city is 3.45 million. About 120 km (75 mi) from the provincial capital Chengdu, Leshan is a transportation hub and regional center in southern Sichuan. A historical and cultural city, Leshan is famous for world heritage sites Mount Emei and Leshan Giant Buddha, as well as for its rich food culture.

Leshan has a long history, with written records tracing back to around 700 BC during the Kai Ming dynasty of the Shu Kingdom. During the early part of what is termed the Spring and Autumn period, the Ba people, led by Kai Ming Bie Ling, migrated from western Hubei and settled at the confluence of the three rivers in what is now Leshan, including present-day Fengzhouba and the Dadu River. They established a tribal center. From the Qin and Han dynasties through to the Wei and Jin dynasties, the central government set up Nan'an County, laying the foundation for the present-day Leshan region.

After the Sui unification of China, Leshan was part of Meishan Prefecture...

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