Leshan Teachers College

Teach in Sichuan, China
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Located in the City with a long history---Leshan, the hometown of Guo Moruo, a world famous writer and scholar, and the site of world natural and cultural heritages recognized by United Nation Education, Science, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Leshan Teachers College was established in 1978 and is under the authority of Sichuan Provincial Ministry of Education. In Leshan, clean water lines with bluish hills; ancient civilization meets with modern cultures. And thus, the campus lying upon the river, and decorated by flourish foliage affords a matchless environment for studying, doing research and education.

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Emeishan is one of the four most sacred Buddhist Mountains in China. Local legend has it that the mountain derived its name from two peaks that face each other and resemble eyebrows. The undulating peaks, covered with lush forests and green bamboo occupy an area of more than 300 square kilometers (116 square miles) in southwest Sichuan Province.
Mt. Emeishan draws many types of visitors, from pilgrims making sacred journeys to climbers attempting to scale the magnificent heights. The mountain is known for its steep cliffs, lofty peaks, roaring waterfalls, gurgling springs, towering trees and fragrant flowers.

Leshan Giant Buddha

Leshan Giant Buddha is an enormous statue carved into the side of Lingyun Mountain. The Buddha is over 71 meters (230 feet) tall and is wide enough for more than 100 people to sit between its feet.
The massive carving began in 713 AD during the Tang Dynasty and was completed in 803 AD. The Buddha overlooks the confluence of the Min, Qingyi and Dadu rivers and is reputed to be the largest carved stone Buddha in the world. A local saying says, "The Mountain is a Buddha, the Buddha is a mountain".