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Jinshan Reclining Buddha: The millennium guardian of Shaxian Jinshan.

Jinshan Scenic Area is located 3 km west of Shaxian City, Sanming City, Fujian Province. It is 501 meters above sea level and covers an area of about 8 square kilometers. It is famous for its rich cultural landscape and natural beauty, including Lianhua Peak, Dongtian Rock, Yanzi Rock, Daling Mountain, Qiyun Temple and other attractions. Jinshan has a long history, which began in the Song Dynasty. The Yuan and Ming Dynasties formed a climax of tourism, leaving many celebrities' footprints and poetry and ink treasures, such as Song Dynasty Prime Minister Li Gang and Dali scholar Luo Congyan. Among the natural landscapes of Jinshan, the millennium iron tree group, Songguihua tree, plum blossom hexagonal dan and other rare tree species are particularly prominent. Among them, the most famous is the Jinshan Reclining Buddha, which is 38 meters long, 11 meters high and 10 meters wide. It is currently the largest stone carving reclining Buddha in the country and is known as the "First Reclining Buddha in China". Behind the reclining Buddha, there is also a 4-kilometer-long mountain green reclining Buddha. The mountain and the Buddha are integrated into one, forming a unique inlaid landscape. In addition, Jinshan also has a Buddha relic pagoda. The pagoda is 71.8 meters high and is divided into nine floors. The exterior is made of carved granite, highlighting the imitation Song Dynasty wooden structure style. The outer wall is equipped with 108 large and small stone carvings. The pagoda is equipped with a thousand bronze Buddhas. It is currently the tallest stone carving pagoda in China. Jinshan is not only a treasure trove of natural beauty, but also a holy place for Buddhist culture. It is suitable for worshiping Buddha and hiking. Tourists can feel the strong cultural atmosphere and natural beauty here. The ticket price is 55 yuan/person for adult tickets, 25 yuan/person for children under 1.2 meters, people over 60 years old, and students in school, and 15 yuan/person for locals. The opening hours are 08:00-17:30 in summer and 08:00-17:00 in winter. Jinshan Scenic Area is a business card for Shaxian tourism and an ideal choice for weekend tours.
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Posted: Sep 21, 2024
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