The world's largest Buddha statue, carved in the rock

• The world's largest Buddha statue, carved in the rock

Leshansky Giant Buddha is considered to be the world's largest stone statue of the god. It is a miracle in China. More specifically, near the town of Leshan, in Sichuan province.

The world's largest Buddha statue, carved in the rock

The monumental structure was carved next to the place where three rivers intersect: minyan, Dadu and Qingyi. It happened in the seventh century AD, during the reign of the Tang Dynasty.

The world's largest Buddha statue, carved in the rock

The statue still exists today and is not only a place of religious pilgrimage, but also a popular tourist destination.

The world's largest Buddha statue, carved in the rock

Originally, the statue was supposed to protect travelers and locals from the weather. However, the destruction steadily. statue height exceeds 71 ​​meters!

The world's largest Buddha statue, carved in the rock The world's largest Buddha statue, carved in the rock The world's largest Buddha statue, carved in the rock The world's largest Buddha statue, carved in the rock The world's largest Buddha statue, carved in the rock The world's largest Buddha statue, carved in the rock The world's largest Buddha statue, carved in the rock

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