Leshan is a prefecture-level city in Sichuan province, China, located at the confluence of the Dadu, Min and Qingyi rivers. It was formerly known as Jiading and Jiazhou. The city lies about 120 km (75 mi) from Chengdu, the provincial capital, and serves as a transportation hub and regional centre in southern Sichuan. Its registered population was 3.45 million at the end of 2024.
Leshan is a historical and cultural city best known for two World Heritage sites: Mount Emei and the Leshan Giant Buddha. It is also noted for its rich food culture.