At dawn, the first rays of sunlight crest the ridge, spilling a warm golden glow over the thousand‑year‑old Buddha. A thin mist still lingers among the trees as the entire mountain slowly awakens. At dusk, the sky is set ablaze with sunset colors that paint the three rivers, scattering shimmering flecks of light across the water. The Buddha and the distant hills are bathed in soft, warm orange. Morning brings the sunrise over the Buddha; evening brings the sunset over the river. The romance of Lingyun Mountain is tucked into both ends of the day. When you visit Leshan, save a morning or an evening for this place. Watch the river flow eastward and the clouds drift lazily by.