Manshan Pavilion

Manshan Pavilion

Manshan Pavilion is a cultural tourism attraction.

Also known as Maitreya Pavilion. A grand Maitreya Pavilion already existed during the Northern Han Dynasty, and in the early years of the Zhengde era of the Ming Dynasty (1505 AD), another tall pavilion was built to protect the stone Buddha. The current pavilion was reconstructed in 1986. Leaning against the cliff, the three-story pavilion features a hip-and-gable roof with four layers of eaves, presenting a majestic and spectacular sight.

The statues inside are arranged on two levels. On the upper level sits a Buddha statue eight meters high, standing on a lotus base, with its head touching the sky, featuring harmonious proportions, smooth drapery lines, and a dignified expression. On the lower level, an eleven-faced Guanyin stands in the center, flanked by Manjushri and Samantabhadra, who are riding a blue lion and a white elephant respectively. The carvings are exquisitely crafted and demonstrate masterful technique, making them treasured works of Tang Dynasty sculpture art. Manshan Pavilion is also one of the "Eight Scenic Spots of Tianlong" known as "Buddha Pavilion Halting the Clouds." Ancient poets wrote: "The lofty pavilion, ethereal and divine, cradles emerald clouds; through veils of mist, myriad valleys stretch far and wide. Ascend with the wind to realms above, and from this height, your long, carefree roar echoes near the gates of heaven."