Laojun Rock (Laozi Statue)
老君岩
A Song-dynasty seated statue of Laozi carved from a natural boulder, over 5 m tall. It is China's largest surviving Taoist stone sculpture and a World Heritage site.
Laojun Rock lies on the south slope of Qingyuan Mountain. It is a seated statue of Laozi carved from a single block of natural granite, 5.63 m tall. A Song-dynasty work, it has a kindly expression and flowing robe folds, and it is known as the “No. 1 Laojun under Heaven.” It is part of the World Heritage property “Quanzhou: Emporium of the World in Song-Yuan China.” The entrance is on the west side of the Qingyuan Mountain scenic area. You can buy a separate ticket or a combined Qingyuan Mountain ticket. Allow about 40 minutes. A taxi from downtown takes about 15 minutes. There is a folk custom of rubbing Laojun's nose for luck, but please treat this heritage monument with respect.
Opening hours
07:30–18:00 (check official hours)
Nearby sights
- Quanzhou Puppet Theatre
- China Museum for Fujian-Taiwan Kinship
- Quanzhou Museum
- Qingyuan Mountain
- Kaiyuan Temple & Twin Pagodas
- West Street (Xijie)
- Chengtian Temple
- Yuanhe 1916 Creative Park