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Leshansky Giant Buddha in Leshan is considered to be the world's largest stone statue of the god. Is this a miracle in China. Or rather, near the town of Leshan in Sichuan Province of China.

The monumental structure was carved next to the place where the cross three rivers: minyan, Dadu and Qingyi. It happened in the seventh century AD, during the reign of the Tang Dynasty. The statue still exists today and is not only a place of religious pilgrimage, but also a popular tourist destination. Originally, the statue was supposed to protect travelers and locals from the weather. However, the destruction of time steadily. The height of the statue more than 71 meters!