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Zhangye >> Giant Buddha Temple

Attraction Typ: Temple, Monastery, Mosque
Location: City Centre - South
Recommend: 5 Star

Giant Buddha Temple

It is well-known for housing the largest reclining Buddha in China in its hall.
Giant Buddha Temple (Chinese: 大佛寺；pinyin: dàfósì) is well-known for housing the largest reclining Buddha in China in its hall. It is located in the southwest corner of Zhangye and was initially built in 1098. The existing structures include the Grand Buddha Hall, Scripture Tower and the Earth Tower. Inside the Grand Buddha Hall lies a gold-plated and painted reclining Giant Buddha, which is 34.5m long in lenghth with the shoulder of 7.5m wide , foot of 4m and ear of 2m long. It is vivid in lifestyle, looking awake but sleeping in fact. The 10 disciples are sculptured behind the sleeping Buddha, and the 18 arhats standing on the both sides of the porch.
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