Leshan's cultural heritage includes Emei Mountain and Leshan Giant Buddha.
1. Emei Mountain
As we all know, Emei Mountain is located in Emei City, Leshan City, and it is one of the four famous Buddhist mountains in China. It is the Dojo of Samantabhadra Bodhisattva. Since ancient times, it has been called Pu Xian, the eldest son of Buddha, Emei and the leader of the mountain. It is said that since the Han Dynasty, Buddhist temples have appeared on Mount Emei. From the Wei and Jin Dynasties to the Song Dynasty, there were nearly 1 large and small temples built on the mountain.
2. Leshan Giant Buddha
Leshan Giant Buddha, also known as Lingyun Giant Buddha, is located at the side of Lingyun Temple on the east bank of Nanmin River in Leshan, Sichuan Province, near the confluence of Dadu River, Qingyi River and Minjiang River. According to records, Leshan is located at the intersection of Minjiang River, Qingyi River and Dadu River, and it has suffered from floods again and again, and the local people are suffering. Seeing that the people have been harmed by floods for years, Buddhist monk Haitong made a wish to carve a giant Buddha.
Leshan snacks
1. Suji popcorn candy
Suji popcorn candy, a special product in the downtown area of Leshan City, Sichuan Province, is a symbol product of chinese national geography. Suji popcorn candy is produced in Suji Town, Leshan City, Sichuan Province, hence its name. It is a traditional famous product in Leshan area in the late Qing Dynasty. Its raw material formula is mainly white sesame seeds, peanut kernels and soaked rice, and its characteristics are sweet and delicious, crisp and slag-melting.
2. Leshan BBQ
is a Sichuan-style snack originated from Leshan, a famous historical and cultural city in China. Leshan BBQ was selected as one of the "Top Ten Cuisine" in Leshan in 216 and became one of the representatives of Leshan's gourmet business cards.
3. Mala Tang
Mala Tang originated from Niuhua Town, wutongqiao district, Leshan City, Sichuan Province, and was popular in various places of the Han nationality. Later, there was an improved version in Northeast China. The history of Yi embroidery in Xiaoliangshan can be traced back to the Three Kingdoms period, which prevailed in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. With the skillful hands of Yi girls, Yi embroidery gradually formed its own unique style, which has been passed down to this day.
The Yi people in Ebian County have created rich and splendid Yi culture in the long historical process, among which, Xiao Liangshan Yi embroidery, which has been passed down for thousands of years, is proud. In July 29, the embroidery of the Yi people in Xiaoliangshan was listed in the second batch of provincial intangible cultural heritage list.