Spring Temple Buddha, Colossal Buddha statue in Lushan, China
The copper statue stands at 128 meters tall on a pedestal in Lushan County, making it one of the largest Buddhist sculptures in existence.
Construction of this monumental statue began in 2002 and reached completion in 2008, with an investment of 55 million dollars for the entire project.
The statue represents Vairocana Buddha, symbolizing the light of wisdom and knowledge in Buddhist traditions across Eastern Asia.
Visitors can access the statue through established roads leading to Lushan County, where they will find accommodation options and guided tours available.
The statue incorporates 1,100 copper plates in its construction, positioned near the Tianrui hot spring that maintains a temperature of 60 degrees Celsius.
Location: Lushan County
Inception: September 29, 2008
Height: 25 m
Made from material: copper
GPS coordinates: 33.77513,112.45095
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:06
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