Mt. Emei - Wan-nian Temple - A Serene (if hot) Jacob
Date: 07/15/2006
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Leshan Giant Buddha (front view)
The Leshan Giant Buddha, Sichuan Province, China was begun in 713, during the Tang Dynasty (618-907) and completed in the 19th year of Emperor Dezong (803 AD). At 71 meters (220 feet), it is the largest stone sculpture of Buddha in the world. It sits at the confluence of the Minjiang, Dadu and Qingyi rivers.