Lingshan Grand Buddha, Wuxi, Jiangsu | Lingshan Scenic Area, where wishes come true.

Located on the south side of Qinlufeng, Mashan, Wuxi, Lingshan Grand Buddha is named after Xiaolingshan, a name given by Xuanzang of the Tang Dynasty. As one of the iconic attractions in Wuxi, the Grand Buddha faces Taihu Lake and is backed by Lingshan Mountain. With a kind smile, the Grand Buddha looks at all living beings, which is of great significance to social culture and economic development. - Recommended must-sees 1️⃣ Lingshan Grand Buddha Completed in 1997, Lingshan Grand Buddha is an open-air bronze sandalwood statue of Sakyamuni Buddha. The statue is 88 meters high, making it the second tallest giant Buddha statue in China. The statue uses a total of 725 tons of copper. The entire statue is solemn and complete, peaceful, dignified, and delicate, showing the compassionate appearance of the Buddha. 2️⃣ The First Palm in the World The First Palm in the World is a replica of the right hand of Lingshan Grand Buddha. It is exactly the same as the right hand of the Grand Buddha in shape and size, and is very large. 3️⃣ Xiangfu Temple Xiangfu Temple was built during the Zhenguan period of the Tang Dynasty. According to records, Master Xuanzang of the Tang Dynasty once traveled here. Seeing that the main peak behind the temple was very similar to Lingjiu Mountain, where he obtained the Buddhist scriptures in the Western Heaven, he named it "Xiaolingshan." His friend General Hang Yun donated the mountain land and built "Xiaolingshan Temple," and Xuanzang's disciple Kuiji served as the abbot. There is a scaled-down statue of the Grand Buddha here, where you can take a photo with the two Buddhas. 4️⃣ Nine Dragons Bathing the Baby Buddha A huge lotus bronze sculpture, the Nine Dragons Bathing the Baby Buddha musical fountain reproduces the auspicious and strange appearance of the birth of Prince Sakyamuni in the Buddhist scriptures with its magical dynamic landscape. 5️⃣ Lingshan Brahma Palace Lingshan Brahma Palace is known as the Oriental Louvre. It combines Chinese Buddhist grotto art and traditional Buddhist architectural elements. The top is composed of five staggered pagodas, and the back is a mandala-shaped altar. There are many intangible cultural heritages and artistic treasures inside, which are very impressive! 6️⃣ Mandala Palace Mandala Palace is known as the Little Potala Palace. It is an art center that showcases the charm of Buddhist culture and a cultural center for experiencing Tibetan folk art. The outer prayer wheel corridor allows you to experience different Tibetan Buddhist blessing methods. - 🍽 Recommended food Nianhua Zen Restaurant: Offers vegetarian meals to experience Buddhist food culture. Paramita Hotel Buffet: Offers a wide range of buffet options. - ⏰ Opening hours: 7:00–17:30 🎫 Ticket: CNY 210 📍 Address: Lingshan Scenic Area, Wuxi (No. 1, Lingshan Road, Binhu District, Wuxi, Jiangsu Province) 🚃 Transportation: Take Leyou Line 2 or Bus 88 to Lingshan Scenic Area Bus Stop and walk 300 meters