Longshan Buddhist Realm Scenic Area
Longshan Buddhist Realm Scenic Area is situated at the foot of Denglong Mountain near Taizu Cave in the southwest of Hengdian, spanning 980 acres. It features beautiful mountain scenery and refreshing, clean air. Developed by Hengdian Group and integrating the stunning natural landscape of Denglong Mountain, the area offers a rich Buddhist atmosphere. Key attractions within the scenic area include the Holy Water Bridge, Arhat Mountain, the Mahavira Hall, the Guanyin Pavilion, the Hundred-Step Longevity Stairway, the Three Saints Hall, Taizu Cave, and the Hanging Temple. Among these, Arhat Mountain is the most eye-catching, with 501 life-sized arhat statues scattered throughout the area—18 of them are polychrome clay sculptures, while the rest are all gold-plated. Each statue has a unique expression, is vividly lifelike, and no two are alike. It is the only open-air collection of Five Hundred Arhats in China and also the largest such group sculpture in the world.
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Source: Jinhua Government Website
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