Spring Temple Buddha

The Spring Temple Buddha is a large modern Buddhist statue complex in Lushan County, Henan province, China, erected in the early 21st century. The figure forms the centrepiece of a broader temple and landscaped site designed for pilgrimage and tourism.

The seated statue itself measures 128 metres, and with its multi-level pedestal and lotus base the total monument rises to roughly 153 metres. Visitors typically explore the landscaped approaches, auxiliary temple buildings and viewing platforms to appreciate the scale of the installation.

Work on the complex took place in the late 1990s and 2000s with the main statue completed in the 2000s; it was created as a modern monumental representation of the Buddha and to develop the site as a place of worship and tourism.

The monument sits in a scenic area of northern Henan province near the Fodushan scenic complex and is accessible from nearby towns and county transport routes.

• Height: The figure alone measures 128 metres, with the complete monument reaching about 153 metres including base structures; it is among the tallest single standing statues in the world.

What to See#

• Main statue and pedestal: The main bronze statue rising from a multi-level base, standing 128 metres tall for the figure itself and 153 metres when the pedestal and lotus throne are included.
• Temple complex and grounds: A surrounding complex that includes landscaped grounds and temple buildings set within the Fodushan Scenic Area near the site of the Zhao River valley.

• Visit early on a weekday to avoid large tour groups and bus arrivals-the plaza in front of the Spring Temple Buddha fills quickly once coaches start arriving from nearby cities.
• Enter via the Fodushan Scenic Area main gateway where tickets and information are handled; expect a large complex with promenades and plazas rather than a simple isolated statue, so allow time to walk around the base for the best perspectives.
• Combine the visit with the surrounding parkland viewpoints-photographs that include the statue's plinth and the landscaped terraces give a better sense of scale than shots taken close to the base.