The Rongxian Giant Buddha Temple Scenic Area is located at No.1, Giant Buddha Street, Rongxian County, Zigong City, Sichuan Province. It is a national 4A-level tourist attraction and a Sichuan Provincial Cultural Relics Protection Unit. Situated 34 kilometers from Zigong city center, it lies along the middle section of the Chengdu-Chongqing Expressway and is directly accessible via the Zi-Ya Highway. Renowned throughout China for its exquisite beauty, it is often praised in folklore with the saying, ‘The Leshan Giant Buddha is majestic, the Rongxian Giant Buddha is beautiful.’ It is the world’s second-largest stone-carved Buddha statue.
The temple is situated at the foot of the Giant Buddha Mountain (also known as Zhenru Cliff) on the outskirts of Rongxian County. The mountain gate is inscribed with ‘Da Fo Chan Si’ (Giant Buddha Zen Temple), named after the colossal stone Buddha. Initially built during the Tang Dynasty, the statue is imposing, with smooth-flowing robe drapery, kind eyebrows and eyes, and an ethereal divine aura. It is a masterpiece showcasing the ingenuity of ancient artists and laborers, representing an artistic treasure among China’s stone carving heritage. In 1956, it was approved as a Provincial Cultural Relics Protection Unit by the Sichuan Provincial People’s Government and is pending approval as a National Key Cultural Relics Protection Unit. It is a famous cultural and tourist attraction on the southern Sichuan tourist route. Opening Hours: Open year-round from 08:30 to 18:00; open on Chinese New Year’s Eve from 13:00 to 17:30. Preferential Policies: Children: Minors under 1.4 meters (inclusive) (must be accompanied by a guardian) – Free. Seniors: Individuals aged 60 years and older (inclusive) with valid ID – Free. Active Military Personnel: With valid certificate – Free. Persons with Disabilities: With valid certificate – Free. Veterans (with Preferential Treatment Certificate): With valid certificate, limited to one ticket per certificate – Free. Three Types of Survivors (surviving families of martyrs, military personnel who died in the line of duty, and military personnel who died of illness): With relevant certificates – Free.Rongxian Giant Buddha Temple Scenic Area
The Rongxian Giant Buddha Temple Scenic Area is located at No.1, Giant Buddha Street, Rongxian Count[...]
