It Took 90 Years to Carve This Buddha -- I Saw It, Plus a Giant Panda, Near Chengdu

A Buddha so massive it took 90 years to carve into solid rock -- and locals believe it actually calmed three deadly rivers that terrorized villages for centuries. I traveled 200 km from Chengdu to see this ancient wonder myself, and what I found was beyond belief. This isn't just a statue -- it's carved directly into a mountain cliff overlooking the raging confluence of three rivers. The story goes that a determined man decided to carve a peaceful Buddha to calm the violent waters that were drowning boats and killing villagers. 90 years later, the rivers did calm down. Coincidence? You decide. But that's not all I did in Chengdu! Before the Buddha quest, I FINALLY saw giant pandas after three days of trying. Watching them munch bamboo and nap in the most adorable ways was worth every second of the wait. From panda reserves to ancient Buddhas carved into cliffs, this Chengdu adventure showed me a side of China few travelers ever see. Fully vegetarian journey, authentic local experiences, and zero tourist traps. 00:00 - Day 4 in Chengdu: Mission Panda 08:45 - Finally Seeing Giant Pandas! 24:30 - 200km Road Trip to the Giant Buddha 42:18 - The 90-Year Buddha Carved Into a Cliff 58:12 - Walking Down to Buddha's Face 01:05:34 - Ancient Chinese Architecture & History #PranjalSoni #ChinaTravel #GiantBuddha #Chengdu #GiantPanda #BuddhistTemple #ChinaVlog #VegetarianTravel #LeishanBuddha #चीन #चेंगदू #पांडा