Mengshan Giant Buddha, Stone Buddha sculpture in Jinyuan District, China.
The Mengshan Giant Buddha reaches 46 meters in height and stands as a stone figure carved directly into the mountain face of Taiyuan.
Dating back to 560 CE during the Northern Qi Dynasty, this monumental stone carving predates the construction of the Leshan Giant Buddha by 162 years.
The statue represents Siddhartha Gautama and serves as a significant location for Buddhist pilgrims who come from different regions to practice their faith.
The site features walking paths leading to the Buddha's base, with informational facilities providing details about the statue's historical and artistic significance.
Between 2006 and 2008, the statue underwent a major restoration that included the construction of a new 12-meter head to replace the missing original.
Location: Jinyuan District
Inception: 560s
Height: 46 m
GPS coordinates: 37.78167,112.43806
Latest update: May 14, 2025 14:58
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