China's largest natural reclining Buddha: 5,200 meters in length across two provinces, with its head in Guangdong and its feet extending to Jiangxi
In modern society, people's travel is not only the pursuit of beautiful scenery, but more and more people have begun to pursue strange features or some unique wonders. And some people like to explore Buddhist-related buildings or historical sites because of their beliefs. Many people think that Buddhism originated in India, probably more because Tianzhu is the ancient name for India in "Journey to the West". In fact, Buddhism in ancient times was indeed born in Kapilavastu in ancient India, created by Prince Gautama Siddhartha, but this ancient Indian Kapilavastu was actually located in present-day Nepal.
Since Buddhism was introduced to China in the Eastern Han Dynasty, it has been inherited and developed to this day. Many people believe in Buddhism in China. Therefore, many Buddhist relics have been left in China since ancient times, and there are also many famous Buddha statues, such as the Leshan Giant Buddha and the Yungang Giant Buddha. However, in addition to artificial Buddha statues, China, because of its vast territory and beautiful scenery, has nurtured many wonders in nature, some of which are natural Buddha statues, which are cited as wonders. Next, the editor will introduce to you a natural reclining Buddha formed by pure nature - Nantai Reclining Buddha.
Nantai Mountain Scenic Spot itself is one of the eight famous scenic spots in eastern Guangdong. There are strange rocks and strange forests in the scenic spot, and looking from south to north, you can see two mountain peaks facing each other, or entrenched like lions, which is spectacular and beautiful. Looking from the east to the west, you can see the reclining Buddha lying on the ground, facing the blue sky, and the natural reclining Buddha of Nantai Mountain is reflected in the rising sun. In addition, this natural reclining Buddha in Nantai Mountain spans two provinces. Its head is in Guangdong, but its feet are in Jiangxi. The body is 5,200 meters long and 1 kilometer wide. The volume of the entire reclining Buddha exceeds one billion. cubic meters, the well-deserved largest in China.
The body of the reclining Buddha in Nantai Mountain is mainly composed of three mountains, namely Nantai Mountain, Qingyun Mountain and Zizhu Mountain, which together constitute this natural reclining Buddha. The head of the reclining Buddha is Nantai Mountain. Not only is the reclining Buddha a spectacle from a distance, but the greenery, pavilions and pavilions on the mountain are also very beautiful. The Buddha's body is Qingyun Mountain. The Buddha's body has a relatively open chest and a strong waist. There are strange peaks and surging rocks on the mountain, which are beautiful and strange. Legs and feet occupy most of Zilin Mountain, there are mountain springs with flying pearls and jade, and waterfalls with clouds and clouds.
According to the management of the scenic spot, the reclining Buddha in Nantai Mountain was not well-known in the past, and the local people’s custom was to treat this reclining Buddha as a manifestation of the Buddha and keep it away, so the locals respected this Buddha, even when the house was built. They are not willing to face the direction of the reclining Buddha. Nantai Mountain is a gift of nature, and the whole is like a magical work. Later, when the Nantai Mountain Forest Park was built, the natural landscape was not changed as much as possible, so the construction was very careful.
The reclining Buddha in Nantai Mountain uses the beautiful mountains as its bed, and its various organs are clearly visible, unlike other natural Buddhas. Viewed from a distance, especially when the clouds and mists are lingering, the sun is rising, and the rays of light spread all over the body of the reclining Buddha, as if the real Buddha appeared, connecting the entire mountain range to reflect a lifelike reclining Buddha. This kind of scenic wonder is very worth a visit. If you travel abroad, will you come here to enjoy this magical natural wonder?