The Grand Buddha of Hongguang Mountain in Urumqi is the largest Buddha in the Western Regions

The Hongguang Mountain Grand Buddha, also known as the Northwest Grand Buddha, is located near Kazwan on the north side of Urumqi, Xinjiang, on Hongguang Mountain⛰️, and is a Han Buddhism temple. 🛕Location: No. 1077, Hongguangshan Road, Midong South Road, Midong District, Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region ✨The main buildings include the Heavenly King Hall, the Mahavira Hall, the Guanyin Hall, and the Ksitigarbha Hall. According to the inscriptions in or outside the Grand Buddha Temple🛕, the Longxing West Temple was built on this mountain⛰️ in the third year of Emperor Zhongzong of the Tang Dynasty, which was the original predecessor of the Grand Buddha Temple, and was the earliest Buddhist holy site in Urumqi at that time. The main Buddha in the temple is known as the 'Number One Grand Gilded Bronze Standing Buddha in the Western Regions'👍🏻 🌱The Buddha statue is 40.8 meters tall with a diameter of 14 meters, the Buddha's hands are 5.7 meters high, and the Buddha's ears👂🏻 are 2.6 meters high. The body of the Buddha was meticulously crafted by artisans, made of brass, using 98 tons of copper, with a total investment of 9.5 million yuan. 🏯The mountain gate of the Grand Buddha Temple is a four-pillar and three-gate archway, also known as the 'Three Gates', which is the first gate of a Buddhist temple. The main gate of the temple usually consists of three gates side by side, with a large gate in the middle and a smaller gate on each side, hence the name 'Three Gates'. The 'Buddhist Ground Treatise' says: 'The great palace, with the three gates of liberation as the entrance.' The three gates of liberation refer to the gate of emptiness, the gate of formlessness, and the gate of inaction. Buddhism believes that by entering the three gates of liberation, one's body and mind will be liberated. It is the barrier between the Buddhist holy land and the secular world🙏🏻. Inside the gate and outside the gate are two completely different worlds. 🌟Features ✅The construction inside the temple is indeed meticulous, with sculptures🗿 on the mountain gate that are exquisitely shaped, strong yet gentle, and of great ornamental value. ✅The temple has various sculptures and artificial mountains⛰️ with flowing water, making it great for sightseeing. ✅The park has a beautiful environment, with lush green trees🌲, making it an excellent choice for incense burning and Buddha worship. ⭐Tips 1️⃣The temple area is quite large, and it takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes to tour the entire place. 2️⃣Taking the bus to the entrance requires walking a distance or taking a shuttle bus within the park to reach the mountain gate. Transportation🚏 🚗Drive directly to—Hongguang Mountain Grand Buddha