Leshan Giant Buddha Is More Than Just Its Grand World Titles

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Carved out of a mountain cliff in the Sichuan province of China, Leshan Giant Buddha is the largest stone Buddha in the world. This 71-metre statue is also considered the tallest pre-modern statue that was completed in the year 803.

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This giant Buddha is not just an ordinary Buddha statue. What’s hidden beneath its body is more than just its grand world titles. There’s a sophisticated drainage system incorporated into the body to reduce weathering and protect the Buddha from getting destroyed by natural elements.

The Mount Emei Scenic Area where the Leshan Giant Buddha lies has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996. Today, the giant Buddha attracts not only his followers but also various visitors from all over the world.

If you’re curious how this massive statue was constructed, watch this short documentary.

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