Jinping Mountain & Mile Buddha
锦屏山
A giant seated Maitreya Buddha and the Longhua Pagoda on Jinping Mountain, north of town. Together they are the landmark of Mile, the “City of the Laughing Buddha.”
Jinping Mountain lies about 8 km north of Mile city centre. On the mountain stand a giant open-air seated Maitreya Buddha, the First Buddha Hand, and the Longhua Pagoda. The Buddha's broad smile makes it a symbol of Mile's name and culture. Climbing the stairs takes you past temple halls, and the top of the Longhua Pagoda offers views over the Mile basin. Allow about 2 hours for the visit. Check admission prices on site. There are many steps on the mountain, so bring sun protection.
Opening hours
About 08:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Keyi Town
- Huquan Eco Park
- Honghe Water Town
- Taiping Lake Forest Town
- Dongfengyun Art Town
- Yunnan Red Winery
- Chengzi Ancient Village
- Alu Ancient Cave