As the capital of Sichuan, China's largest province, Chengdu's history stretches back several thousand years. Sitting at the upper reaches of the mighty Yangtse River, Sichuan is renowned largely for its spicy cuisine and beautiful scenery.
	On the outskirts of Chengdu one of the four great Buddha Mountains, Emei, is a site of great beauty and a place of devout pilgrimage. Nearby Leshan is home to the archeologically amazing Giant Buddha, carved diligently out of a cliff. This renowned Buddha features a bizarre attraction - a big toe that can accommodate up to five people.