Yaoshan Mountain Buddha Sculpture, Pingdingshan
(平顶山鲁山县尧山-中原大佛景区 píng dǐng shān lǔ shān xiàn yáo shān zhōng yuán dà fó jǐng qū)
Sitting in Lushan county, Pingdingshan in Central China's Henan province, Yaoshan Mountain was named by ancient inhabitants after the Memorial Temple of Emperor Yao (c.24th-23th century BC), a legendary monarch in ancient China.
Towering 208 meters, the giant Buddha is the tallest of its kind in the world, which cost 12 years and 1.2 billion yuan ($174.47 million) to build. It stands in the central plains of China surrounded by the green mountains and attracts tens of thousands of believers from home and abroad to worship the giant Buddha.
Honored as "the most beautiful place in Henan province", Yaoshan Mountain is an ideal place for sightseeing, summer holidays, health-restoring, and scientific research. The three most impressive experiences at Yaoshan Mountain are appreciating the mountain, worshiping the Buddha, and enjoying its hot springs.
Scenic Spot Level: AAAAA
Ideal Sightseeing Season: Early April to late November
Opening Hours: 8:00--17:00
Ticket Price: 65 yuan
Free Tickets:
① Children below 1.3 meters;
② Active servicemen, disabled revolutionary servicemen, retired army officers, journalists, tour guides and those aged 70 or above with valid certificate.
Half Price: 35 yuan
① The elderly between the ages of 60 and 69;
② Children with height between 1.3 and 1.5 meters;
③ Disabled persons with valid certificate;
④ Full-time university bachelor or junior degrees with registered student ID card;
Address: Yaoshan town, Lushan county, Pingdingshan, Henan province
Website: http://www.tianruily.com/(Chinese)
Note:
1. The climate on the mountain is rather cold, so prepare enough clothes to keep warm.
2. Travel insurance is optional.
3. Visitors should obey Buddhism etiquette.
4. Pay attention to the security tips at the scenic area.