Dafosi
Dafosi is a locality in Leshan, East Sichuan, Sichuan. Dafosi is situated near the village Jiufeng, as well as near the locality Renjiaba.- Locality
- …lies at an elevation of around 430 metres (1,390 feet)
Places of Interest
Highlights include Leshan Giant Buddha and Wuyou Temple.
Leshan Giant Buddha
The Leshan Giant Buddha is a 71-meter tall stone statue, built between 712 and 804 AD.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Haitang Subdistrict and Lüxin.
Haitang Subdistrict
Suburb
Haitang Subdistrict is a subdistrict in Shizhong District of Leshan, Sichuan, China. Haitang Subdistrict is situated 2½ km northwest of Dafosi.
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Latitude
29.54477° or 29° 32′ 41″ north
Longitude
103.77075° or 103° 46′ 15″ east
Open location code
7PX5GQVC+W8
GeoNames ID
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In Other Languages
“Dafosi” goes by many names.
- Chinese: “大佛寺”
Places with the Same Name
Localities in the Area
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Dadu River and Qingyi River.
East Sichuan: Highlights
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