The world’s tallest bronze statue of the Maitreya Buddha presides over Taiwan’s most spectacular Buddhist temple attraction.

By MOOK Travel Editorial Team

Hsinchu's Emei Lake boasts breathtaking lakeside scenery and mountain views, and nearby attractions are also well worth visiting, including Dapu Reservoir, Shierliao Scenic Area, Fuxing Old Tea Factory, and most notably, the “Maitreya Boulevard Nature Culture World,” which features magnificent temple architecture, stunning lake views, elegant suspension bridges, and the world’s tallest bronze statue of the Maitreya Buddha, making it the most iconic site around Emei Lake.

The main hall of the “Maitreya Boulevard Nature Culture World” blends the elegance of European style with the serene and understated characteristics of the East, subtly expressing the global unity message that the Nature Culture World seeks to convey. The bronze Maitreya Buddha statue stands 56.7 meters tall, and with its base, reaches a total height of 72 meters—equivalent to a 24-story building—making it an important tourist destination in Taiwan and Hsinchu.

Emei Lake is blessed with beautiful scenery, where green mountains and clear waters complement each other, resembling a paradise on earth. The lakeshore features a 3,500-meter circular pathway and cycling trail, allowing visitors to leisurely enjoy the idyllic lakeside ecology that feels like a utopia.