Lingshan Giant Buddha / 灵山大佛

Lingshan Giant Buddha is one of the tallest outdoor bronze Buddha statues in the world (about 88 meters). The scenic area also includes Brahma Palace (梵宫), Xiangfu Temple (祥符寺), the Nine Dragons Bathing Sakyamuni performance, and extensive Buddhist cultural gardens.

Why Visit

Iconic landmark of Wuxi and one of China's major Buddhist sites
Impressive religious architecture and cultural performances
Peaceful atmosphere with mountain and lake scenery
Suitable for both spiritual reflection and sightseeing.

Suggested Duration

4–5 hours

Best Visiting Time

Before 10:00 since its performances usually start from 10:00

Suitable For

Pilgrims
Culture lovers
First-time visitors to Wuxi

Tips

Arrive early and start from the Buddha statue, then visit Brahma Palace before noon
Dress modestly when entering temple areas
Don't miss the Nine Dragons Bathing Sakyamuni performance (show times vary daily)
Use the shuttle bus inside the scenic area if walking long distances is difficult.

Admission Type

Paid Ticket

Reservation Required

Yes

Reservation Max.

H-10

Opening Hours

Summer: 07:00–17:30 (Last ticket sell at 17:00)
Winter: 07:00–17:00 (last entry at 16:30)

Address (English & Chinese)

No. 1 Lingshan Road, Mashan Subdistrict, Binhu District, Wuxi City, Jiangsu Province
江苏省无锡市滨湖区马山街道灵山路1号
(5A景区)

Note

It has two kind of performances (Nine Dragons Bathing the Buddha and Brahma Palaces) that has different schedule time, but both start from 10.00. Ticket price: 210 元.