Mengshan Giant Buddha, Buddhist statue in China
The Mengshan Giant Buddha is a colossal stone sculpture located in the Jinyuan District of Taiyuan, Shanxi Province.
Carved in the 6th century during the Northern Qi dynasty, it is among the earliest large-scale Buddha carvings in China.
This Buddha representation has significant religious importance and reflects Buddhism's historical influence on Chinese culture.
As a municipal heritage site, the Mengshan Buddha attracts visitors and pilgrimage alike, contributing to local tourism.
Obfuscated by vegetation for centuries, it underwent a dramatic revelation when cleared in 2007.
Location: Jinyuan District
Inception: 560s
Height: 46 m
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