Natural Creation - A Natural Dojo with Beautiful Landscape Forms
The selection of the location for the Great Buddha is itself a dialogue between nature and humanity, which is a genius.
The magnificence of the confluence of the three rivers: Standing at the foot of the Buddha or on a boat in the river, one can see the fierce collision and blending of the three colors of the Minjiang River, Qingyi River, and Dadu River, which are the green, green, and yellow rivers, and finally flow eastward. The Buddha faces the river, like an eternal judge and mediator, and the scene is extremely magnificent. The roar of the water flow is like a background Sanskrit sound that lasts for thousands of years.
The Nine Peaks of Lingyun: Lingyun Mountain, where the Great Buddha is located, integrates mountains, water, forests, springs, pavilions, and towers, and is known as the "Upper Emei, Lower Lingyun". The mountains are lush with trees, and the red sandstone mountains of Danxia landform blend seamlessly with the Buddha statues. Viewed from the other side of the river, the continuous mountain shape of Wuyou Mountain, Lingyun Mountain and Guicheng Mountain ingeniously forms a huge "sleeping Buddha" outline, while the Leshan Giant Buddha Scenic Area is just in the "heart" position, and this natural wonder of "Buddha in Buddha" is amazing.
Humanistic craftsmanship - the grandeur of the era between millimeters
Looking up at the Buddha, every detail showcases the aesthetic peak and engineering wisdom of the Tang Dynasty.
The original Buddha statue - a detailed and intricate manifestation of compassion: The Great Buddha is a seated statue of Maitreya Buddha carved on a mountain. He touched his knees with both hands, had a well proportioned body, and a solemn expression. There are a total of 1051 hair buns, all of which are embedded with stones; The ears are up to 7 meters long and can hold several people together; The instep is 8.5 meters wide and can accommodate over a hundred people. The most exquisite feature is its drainage system: clever drainage corridors are hidden behind the folds of the Buddha's robe, behind the ears, and between the chest and abdomen. After thousands of years, they effectively reduce the erosion of the Buddha statue by rainwater, reflecting the ancient wisdom of creating "harmony between heaven and man".
The Nine Curve Plank Road and Lingyun Ancient Temple: Follow the Nine Curve Plank Road (formerly the Tang Dynasty Ancient Road) on the right side of the Buddha and spiral down to observe the Buddha from head to foot at the closest distance, feeling its majestic momentum. The Lingyun Temple (also known as the Great Buddha Temple) on the mountaintop is bustling with incense, forming a complete pilgrimage space together with the Great Buddha. The Lingbao Pagoda, Dongpo Tower, Beilin and other historical sites next to the temple have added a profound cultural layer to this holy land.
Photography tips:
The best panoramic camera position must be on the river cruise ship, which can capture the full view of the Buddha and the confluence of the three rivers;
The Nine Curve Plank Road is suitable for capturing the stunning elevation angle and details of the Buddha's side profile;
The "Sun Island" or Binjiang Road on the opposite bank is an ideal location for capturing the outline of the "Giant Sleeping Buddha" and overlooking the Buddha in the distance;
Drones need to report and obtain permission in advance before they can take aerial photos and obtain extraordinary images from God's perspective.
