The
Leshan Grand Buddha, is 71 meters in height. This is 17 meters
taller than the standing Buddha in Afghanistan. As the tallest
Buddha in the world, the monument along with Mount Emei, was included
in the World Natural and Cultural Heritage List in 1996.
Mount
Emei, one of four mountains in China sacred to Buddha, is famous
for its beautiful scenery and Buddhist temples. Together with
Leshan Giant Buddha, Mount Emei was included in the World Natural
and Cultural Heritage List in 1996.