Anshan Jade Buddha Garden

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Spot Introduction

Anshan Jade Buddha Garden is a large cultural tourist attraction integrating Buddhist culture, jade culture, and garden art. It is famous for enshrining the world’s largest jade Buddha and is a national AAAAA-level tourist attraction. Covering an area of 260 hectares, the architectural style blends traditional Chinese temple architecture with modern art.

The Jade Buddha Garden was built in 1996 and completed in eight years. The main buildings include the Jade Buddha Pavilion, the Jade Culture Museum, and the Guan Yin Square. The Jade Buddha enshrined in the Jade Buddha Pavilion is 7.95 meters high and weighs 260 tons. It is carved from a single piece of Xiuyan jade and is the world’s largest jade Buddha statue. The jade Buddha is crystal clear, with a kind and solemn facial expression, representing a perfect combination of Buddhist art and jade carving craftsmanship.

The Jade Culture Museum within the scenic area houses over 3,000 pieces of jade treasures from the Neolithic period to modern times, systematically showcasing the development of Chinese jade culture. The museum also features a jade carving master studio, allowing visitors to observe the jade carving process closely.

In the center of Guan Yin Square stands a 33-meter-high white marble statue of Guan Yin, surrounded by 108 small Guan Yin statues, symbolizing the 33 manifestations and 108 incarnations of Guan Yin Bodhisattva. The square is surrounded by Buddhist sacred trees such as Bodhi trees and gingko trees, creating a solemn and serene Buddhist atmosphere.

The Jade Buddha Garden is not only a Buddhist holy site but also a comprehensive tourist attraction integrating sightseeing, pilgrimage, leisure, and cultural experience. It attracts millions of tourists every year and has become an important cultural tourism business card in Liaoning Province.

Must-see Attractions

  1. World’s Largest Jade Buddha Hall

    • 7.95-meter-high solid jade Buddha statue
    • Jade altar table
    • Suggested visiting time: 40 minutes

  2. Jade Culture Museum

    • Exhibition of jade treasures
    • History of jade culture
    • Suggested visiting time: 60 minutes

  3. Guanyin Square

    • Giant statue of Guan Yin (the Bodhisattva of Compassion)
    • Prayer platform
    • Suggested visiting time: 30 minutes

  4. Meditation Garden

    • Zen-inspired landscapes
    • Meditation spaces
    • Suggested visiting time: 30 minutes

Visiting Suggestions

  1. Optimal Touring Route

    • Main entrance → Jade Culture Museum → World’s Largest Jade Buddha Hall → Guanyin Square → Meditation Garden
    • It is recommended to tour by area

  2. Visiting Schedule

    • Less crowded in the morning
    • Avoid peak holiday periods
    • Reserve time for photography

  3. Practical Tips

    • Dress appropriately
    • Maintain quietness and solemnity
    • No smoking

Transportation Guide

  • Public transportation: Take Bus No. 5 or 27 to the Jade Buddha Garden Stop
  • Self-drive: Navigate to the Jade Buddha Garden scenic area
  • Taxi: About 30 minutes from the city center
  • Dedicated tourism line: Direct access via Line 1
  1. Anshan skewers
  2. Northeastern-style iron pot stew
  3. Farm-style cuisine
  4. Vegetarian meals

Special Reminders

  1. No smoking within the scenic area
  2. Dress appropriately
  3. Maintain quietness
  4. Do not touch cultural relics
  5. Photography fees apply
  6. Follow Buddhist etiquette
  7. Ideal for cultural tours
  8. Adequate parking available.