Leshan Giant Buddha

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Title

Leshan Giant Buddha

Description

Hongcun, located in Anhui Province, China, is a picturesque ancient village renowned for its well-preserved Ming and Qing dynasty architecture. Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Hongcun is celebrated for its unique layout resembling an ox, with the nearby pond symbolizing the ox's stomach and the bridges representing its intestines. The village is famous for its intricate wooden carvings, elegant ancestral halls, and tranquil waterways lined with willow trees. The centerpiece of Hongcun is the iconic Moon Pond, reflecting the surrounding traditional buildings and creating a scene of timeless beauty. Visitors to Hongcun can immerse themselves in its rich history, stroll along cobblestone lanes, and admire the harmonious blend of architecture and natural landscape. With its idyllic charm and cultural significance, Hongcun offers a serene retreat from the hustle and bustle of modern life, inviting travelers to step back in time and experience the essence of traditional Chinese village life.

Source

is51102024

Contributor

xz84

Language

English

Type

Site

Identifier

1026

Date Submitted

01/05/2024

Extent

cm x cm x cm

Spatial Coverage

current,29.54708761142116,103.76987743220526;

Europeana

Europeana Data Provider

Leshan Giant Buddha

Object

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leshan_Giant_Buddha

Europeana Type

TEXT

Site Item Type Metadata

Institutional nature

Building

Prim Media

2138

Status

public

Condition

1

Contact

xz84@st-andrews.ac.uk

Citation

“Leshan Giant Buddha,” STAGE, accessed December 13, 2025, https://stage.openvirtualworlds.org/omeka/items/show/2139.

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