A hilly outcrop overlooking Changhua City transformed into a popular tourist attraction with a huge Buddhist statue and temple (八卦山大佛寺). The hollow statue of the Buddha was the largest in Southeast Asia when it was completed in 1961. It is approximately 23 meters tall and contains several floors depicting scenes from Buddhist mythology. It has long been the most iconic landmark in Changhua County and was recognized for its heritage value in 2002.
Map
Heritage Status
- Historic Building (歷史建築)
Links
- Wikipedia in Chinese (中文維基百科)
- Cultural Assets Bureau (文化部文化資產局)
- Taiwan Religious Cultural Map (臺灣宗教文化地圖)
Themes
- Temple Culture in Taiwan (台灣的寺廟文化)
- Tourist Attractions in Taiwan (台灣旅遊景點)
Connections
- Baguashan Silver Bridge (八卦山銀橋)
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