Grand Buddha at Ling Shan (Lingshan Grand Buddha)

无锡市灵山大佛景区

Jiangsu, Wuxi★ 4.8Designated 2009·31.4234°N, 120.0617°E

Ticket Price

CNY 193; CNY 105; CNY 105

Duration

1 hour to 2 hours

Rating

4.8 / 5.0

Designated

2009

About Grand Buddha at Ling Shan (Lingshan Grand Buddha)

On Lingshan Hill outside Wuxi, an enormous bronze Buddha statue rises above the waters of Lake Taihu, one of the largest Buddhist statues of its kind in the world. The surrounding temple complex, inspired by Chan Buddhism, includes ornate halls, a bronze palace and a dramatic fountain show.

Highlights

88m bronze Grand Buddha (Lingshan); Nine-Dragon Bathing (musical fountain show); Fan Palace (Vatican-like palace, 'Oriental Louvre'); Five-Print Mani City (Tibetan style); Xiangfu Temple

Suggested Route

South gate -> Buddha Foot Altar -> Nine-Dragon Bathing -> Tianxia No.1 Palm -> Lingshan Buddha (elevator to touch feet) -> Fan Palace -> Five-Print City; 4-5 hours

Food & Lodging

Vegetarian meals (Lingshan Zhai) inside; stay at the Lingshan Suksma hermitage or in Wuxi city

Facilities

Ticket ~210 yuan (incl. Fan Palace & shows), sightseeing bus (40 yuan unlimited), parking, restrooms, elevators and wheelchair access

Travel Tips

Check official website for current information. Respect local customs and regulations. Best visited during mild weather seasons.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: Spring (March-May) and Autumn (September-November)

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

⏰Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.