Rongxian Giant Buddha
荣县大佛
A Tang-dynasty Maitreya seated Buddha carved into a cliff, about 37 metres tall. Second only to the Leshan Giant Buddha in scale, it is known as the Second Largest Buddha in the World.
The Rongxian Giant Buddha was carved in the Tang dynasty (around the 9th century) as a seated Maitreya figure cut into a cliff face. It is about 36.67 metres tall, with well-proportioned features and a dignified form. Multi-storey pavilions shelter the Buddha. Visitors can climb stairs from the feet to the head and look the Buddha in the face at eye level, a rare experience in China. It is also a national key cultural heritage site, and there are cliff carvings nearby. Tickets cost about 50 yuan. The Buddha lies east of Rongxian county town, about 40 km from Zigong city centre. Drive yourself, or take a coach to the county town and then a taxi.
Opening hours
About 08:30–17:30
Nearby sights
- Aiye Ancient Town
- Zigong Lantern Park & China Lantern Museum
- Huanhou Palace
- Wangye Temple
- Xiqin Guild Hall (Zigong Salt Industry History Museum)
- Shenhai Salt Well
- Fantawild Dinosaur Kingdom
- Zigong Dinosaur Museum