Leshan Giant Buddha
乐山大佛 · 스중구
Contents
10 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Leshan Giant Buddha1:54
Welcome to Luh-shan, where the mountain is a Buddha and the Buddha is a mountain. Before you stands the Luh-shan Giant Buddha, or Ling-yun Da-fo, the largest stone Buddha statue in the world. …
Listen in the app2The Head and the 1,021 Hair Buns — Engineering and Artistry1:52
We start our detailed exploration at the level of the Buddha's head, which stands nearly fifteen meters tall. From this vantage point, you can appreciate the incredible detail that went into the hair. …
Listen in the app3The Nine-Bends Plank Road — Descending the Cliff1:45
To reach the Buddha's feet, one must navigate the Ling-yun Nine-Bends Plank Road, a series of steep, narrow stairs carved directly into the cliffside. This is the most intimate way to experience the scale of the statue. …
Listen in the app4The Great Feet and Toes — A Foundation of Faith1:40
Standing at the Buddha's feet, the perspective is overwhelming. One single foot is eight and a half meters wide, and a hundred people could sit comfortably on the top of his instep. …
Listen in the app5Lingyun Temple — The Spiritual Guardian of the Hill1:41
Located on the square near the Buddha's head, Ling-yun Temple is the spiritual heart of the scenic area. Remarkably, the temple is even older than the Giant Buddha itself, originally established around 700 AD. …
Listen in the app6The Wuyou Temple and the Arhat Hall1:41
A short walk or a quick boat ride from the Giant Buddha brings you to Woo-yoh Temple, located on a separate island hill. This temple is famous for its 'Hall of Five Hundred Arhats'—enlightened disciples of the Buddha. …
Listen in the app7Oriental Buddha Capital — A Modern Artistic Tribute1:50
Adjacent to the ancient Giant Buddha is a relatively modern but equally impressive site: the Oriental Buddha Capital. Built in 1994, this is a vast religious theme park that spans over seventy hectares and contains more than…
Listen in the app8The River Perspective — Viewing the Buddha from the Water1:39
To see the Giant Buddha in his full majesty, one must take to the water. A boat cruise offers the only way to get a full, front-facing view of the statue from a distance, allowing you to appreciate his relationship with the…
Listen in the app9Final Reflections1:34
As our tour of the Luh-shan Giant Buddha concludes, let us take a moment to reflect on the legacy of the monk Hai Tong and the thousands of artisans who labored for nearly a century. We have seen how faith can move mountains—or…
Listen in the app10Closing1:34
As our tour of the Luh-shan Giant Buddha concludes, let us take a moment to reflect on the legacy of the monk Hai Tong and the thousands of artisans who labored for nearly a century. We have seen how faith can move mountains—or…
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What is Leshan Giant Buddha?
Leshan Giant Buddha is a place in 스중구 with 10 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 스중구 |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 10 |
| Total length | 17 min 10 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 29.5469, 103.7692 |
| Last updated |
