Lingshan Grand Buddha

Lingshan Grand Buddha located besides an ancient Buddhist Temple- Xiangxiang Temple, it is built between Tang and Song Dynasty(618AD-1127AD). The outdoor bronze statue of Sakyamuni Buddha is 88 meter high. It was set up at the same time when the temple was rebuilt.

Lingshan Grand Buddha name come from the location on the small Lingshan Mountain. The Mountain was named by Tang Xuanzang, a Tang-dynasty Buddhist Monk whose pilgrimage trip to India is well-known throughout the Chinese history.

The Lingshan Grand Buddha was built according to the thirty-two features of the Buddha in the sutra. The grand Buddha looks at all flesh with an affable smile. His right hand has a fearless seal with hand lifted and the center of the palm outside, which symbolizes removal of sufferings. And his left hand has a wishes seal with hand lifted, the center of the palm outside, and the thumb and the forefinger in the ring type like "OK", which signifies giving of happiness. They are all features of benediction. Sedate, dignified and delicate, the Buddhist statue has a solemn and satisfactory shape, showing the Buddha's feature of mercy.

A grand Striking Bell celebration is held at the Lingshan Mountain at the Lunar Chinese New Year Eve annually which draws hundreds to participate.