Zhongyuan Giant Buddha

Worship Guide for Zhongyuan Giant Buddha🙏 A must-visit in Lushan! The world's tallest golden Buddha makes a stunning debut! 🌞 Blessed by sunny weather! The golden body of the Zhongyuan Giant Buddha is dazzling—standing 108 meters tall under blue skies and white clouds, every snapshot looks like a blockbuster scene✨ ➡️ Reasons to visit: The world's tallest golden Buddha! 88-meter lotus pedestal + 108-meter Buddha body = an impressive total height of 196 meters A sacred site of Chinese Buddhism! Experience Zen purification with a bow every three steps 📍 Address & Directions: Shangtang Village, Zhaocun Township, Lushan County, Pingdingshan City Self-driving parking fee: 10 RMB per visit, about 2 hours from Zhengzhou ⏰ Opening Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM (last entry at 4:00 PM) Avoid midday lighting; early morning or late afternoon light is best 📿 Climbing Guide: 1️⃣ Blessing Square First, ring the Peace Bell at Blessing Square—the huge bronze bell’s sound carries for ten miles! Remember to walk clockwise around the Buddha three times 2️⃣ Worship Platform 199 steps, very spectacular! Each step is carved with lotus flowers, perfect for panoramic shots from above 3️⃣ Buddha’s Foot Platform Touch and hug the Buddha’s foot! Tested personally—you have to stand on tiptoe to reach the toenail🤣 🍜 Three must-try dishes in Lushan: Lan Guo Cai: Intangible cultural heritage dish! Braised pork belly + tofu + vermicelli all cooked in one pot Lamb Stew Noodles: Broth simmered for 8 hours, paired with chili oil—absolutely amazing Braised Chicken in Sauce: Cooked with Lushan’s special broad bean paste, the meat is tender and flavorful