Leshan Giant Buddha, China

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Leshan Giant Buddha, China, is the largest statue of Buddha in the world. It was built during the Tang Dynasty (618–907) to calm the turbulent waters of the Minjiang, Dadu and Qingyi rivers.

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Size: 3467px × 5200px
Location: Leshan, China
Photo credit: © Ryszard Laskowski / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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