Landmarks · Leshan, Sichuan, China
How tall is Great Buddha of Leshan?
The Great Buddha of Leshan is a 71-meter seated figure carved into rock. The reference follows the sculpture from its foot level to the top of its head.
71 m
Sourced measurement- Measurement
- Carved seated figure · 71 m
- Subject or version
- Leshan, Sichuan, China
- In feet, rounded
- 232.9 ft (1 ft = 0.3048 m)
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A little more perspective
UNESCO identifies the Leshan Giant Buddha as 71 meters high. That dimension describes the carved sculpture, rather than the elevation of the hill or a height above the river’s changing surface.
The seated knees, hands and long lower legs are part of the monument’s outline. Surrounding cliffs, vegetation, stairs and river scenery are excluded from the isolated sculpture comparison.
Quick facts
The Great Buddha of Leshan is a 71-meter seated figure carved into rock. The reference follows the sculpture from its foot level to the top of its head.
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