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Leshan Giant Buddha

Rock-CutAsiaChinac. 713 CETang Dynasty

71m-tall stone Buddha carved into the cliff at the confluence of three rivers in Sichuan, China. Construction begun 713 CE under Tang Dynasty, completed 803 CE. The largest stone Buddha in the world. UNESCO World Heritage.

29.5447°, 103.7733°

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