Ten-li Sleeping Buddha
十里睡佛
A mountain range along the Yemu Gorge stretching about ten li, which from the side looks like a reclining Buddha with clear outlines of head, chest and legs; a landmark of Yeliguan.
The “Ten-li Sleeping Buddha” is a range of mountains east of Yeliguan town, in the Yemu Gorge area. It stretches about ten li (roughly 5 km) from east to west. Seen from the town and the riverside road, its head, chest and legs are clearly outlined, like a serene reclining Buddha, and locals regard it as Yeliguan's guardian mountain. The best viewpoints are the road along the Yemu River and the lookout on the east side of town. There is no admission fee, and the outline is sharpest in morning and evening light on clear days. It can be visited together with a self-drive tour of the Yemu Gorge, and a half-hour stop is enough. The coordinates are an estimated viewing location.
Opening hours
All day