Donglin Great Buddha
东林大佛
A giant bronze Buddha in the Pure Land Garden of Donglin Temple on Lushan's west foot; the standing Amitabha is about 81 m tall including its base, one of the tallest Amitabha statues in the world.
The Donglin Great Buddha is the centerpiece of the Pure Land Garden that Donglin Temple built on the southwest foot of Lushan. The standing Amitabha is cast in bronze and covered in gold leaf. The statue itself is 48 m tall, and including the lotus seat and base it is about 81 m. Completed in 2013, it is approached by a long flight of steps and a broad plaza, and the base contains an exhibition hall. Admission is free, though some areas may require reservation. It is about 20 km from Donglin Temple and reached only by car or hired vehicle, so it can be visited on the same day as Donglin Temple. The steps are long, so older visitors and children should go at their own pace.
Opening hours
Approx. 07:30–17:00 (check on site)
Nearby sights
- Xiufeng Scenic Area
- Shimenjian Gorge
- Huanglong Pool, Wulong Pool & Three Treasure Trees
- Datianchi & Longshou Cliff
- Guanyin Bridge (Qixian Bridge)
- Hanpokou (Hanpo Pass)
- Lushan Museum & Lulin Lake
- Lushan Botanical Garden