Great Buddha Temple

The Great Buddha Temple, built atop Big Turtle Mountain, enshrines the Buddha Shakyamuni. It is the abode of the Three Treasures of body, speech, and mind; the training ground for the Three Learnings of precepts, concentration, and wisdom; and the place where the Three Poisons of greed, anger, and ignorance are abandoned. Anyone with a heart for goodness is welcome to worship and pray here.

The world's largest prayer wheel is located at the top of the Big Buddha Temple, and the night view is quite good at night.

Famous for its prayer wheels! Check out the world's largest prayer wheel!

There is a 16-ton prayer wheel in the Shangri-La Big Buddha Temple, which is said to be the largest in the world. It requires more than a dozen people to surround it. It is a tourist attraction that is definitely worth seeing.

It is just a huge prayer wheel, but it is located at a very high position so you can look around.

In fact, it is in Guishan Park, where there is a huge prayer wheel that weighs 60 tons and contains hundreds of millions of scriptures.

The Big Buddha Temple is located in Guishan Park, built on the mountainside. It is home to the world's largest prayer wheel.

The prayer flags in the temple flutter in the evening breeze.

Opposite is a large archway. Taking photos inside is not allowed. It is not big, so you can just take a quick walk around and then come out.

The world's largest prayer wheel, don't you want to come and see it?

I worshipped each of the Bodhisattvas and Confucius with great piety, and you can leave some money as you wish. Of course, you must also turn the prayer wheel.

From the Big Buddha Temple you can overlook the entire Dukezong Ancient City.

The center of the ancient city is very popular, and next to it is a giant prayer wheel.

The entrance fee was 100 yuan, and the Big Buddha Temple was not very fun. For someone like me who doesn't know much about Buddha statues, I shouldn't even go to such a place. So, when you go out, you don't have to visit every attraction, and you don't have to go to every attraction that others say is good. The best ones are the ones that suit you. The peacocks at the Big Buddha Temple were released, and many of them had very few feathers left, which was very pitiful.

There is a giant statue of Sakyamuni Buddha in the Big Buddha Temple. It is 45 meters tall and seems to be the largest standing Buddha in Theravada Buddhism. It is as shocking and majestic as the Guanyin statue on the Nanzhao Island.

The Big Buddha Temple looks grand and majestic overall, but the interior decoration is somewhat disappointing, with insufficient attention to detail, far inferior to Gaozhuang or Zongfo Temple. It's said that the Big Buddha Temple was also invested in by a Northeastern businessman, leaning more towards commercialism and lacking much charm. In contrast, other small temples in Banna are more refined and charming. We also watched a peacock release, hundreds of peacocks flying down from the mountainside, which was quite shocking...

The world's largest prayer wheel is shining with golden light, and many people are spinning around it.

Next to the Sutra Pillar is the Great Buddha Temple, where the halls and pavilions stand high above and are equally impressive. The decorative style combines Chinese and Tibetan styles.

The night view is very beautiful! There are many people dancing in the square at night! Happy and joyful

The Big Buddha Temple is very beautiful. The Big Buddha Temple at night is even more beautiful and sacred under the reflection of different colors of lights.

In the heart of the ancient city lies Guishan Park, on which stands a large Buddhist temple. The entire ancient city is built around this temple. What impressed me most about the temple was the magnificent golden prayer wheel, which I could often see devout believers laboriously turning, their smiling eyes revealing a steadfast devotion.

The Big Buddha Temple is located above the big prayer wheel, where you can worship Buddha and burn incense.

Guishan Park, a scenic spot within Dukezong Ancient Town, boasts the world's largest prayer wheel. It's said that those who turn it three times will find peace and happiness. So, I recited my wishes with sincere prayers, silently offering my blessings.

The Shangri-La Big Buddha Temple is located in Guishan Park.

The Big Buddha Temple is located in Guishan Park. Free incense is provided at the entrance of the temple hall, and a merit box is placed next to it for donations. The temple also houses the world's largest prayer wheel.

The Big Buddha Temple is located in Guishan Park. It is the first temple to be so impressive that pigs are fascinated by it. Countless butter lamps and a hall filled with incense...

Spinning the prayer wheels with others seemed to purify my heart.

The lama in the temple asked for money from the tourists who came in. We didn’t have any money on us, and he actually called us “big fools”. It was such an insult to Buddhism!

The circumambulation tower is there. It is very nice and commemorative.

I saw a big golden clock, but I didn’t go up to see it. I just stayed in the old town of Lijiang below. I remember there were many grandmas selling yam milk and barley cakes. I bought some too. The two were delicious together, not expensive, and the taste was not strange.

The first stop in Shangri-La is the world's largest prayer wheel. Everything is good with good weather.

The most striking thing about visiting Dukezong Ancient Town is the prayer wheel at the Big Buddha Temple. It is golden yellow and can be seen from afar. It is said to be the largest prayer wheel in the world.

Dukezong Grand Buddha Temple, a Tibetan Buddhist temple, is located on Guishan Park near the ancient city of Dukezong in Shangri-La. Originally built during the reign of Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty, it is a five-story brick and wood structure, imitating the Han and Tibetan styles of ancient architecture.

There's a large Buddha statue inside. When you enter, a lama will offer you incense. Then, you'll be asked to put some money in the donation box. It's up to you, a few bucks or so.

The Big Buddha Temple, located within the ancient city of Dukezong, is famous for its incredibly tall prayer wheel, which requires more than a dozen people to push. We visited in the late afternoon and saw the beautiful scenery as the daylight transitioned into the night. The temple is small, so if you take your time, walking clockwise and taking photos, you can complete the tour in about an hour.

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There's a monk at the door who hands you incense and then asks for money. If you don't take the incense, you won't be allowed to turn around. If you do, you pay the money or turn around and leave.

The temple on the Moonlight Square in Dukezong Ancient Town has the world's largest prayer wheel. The temple is not polluted and you can burn incense without spending money or give a little incense money.

It is a very old ancient city. You must go and see it when you pass by. There is also a large bronze prayer wheel.

A must-see place in Shangri-La, there is the world's largest gold barrel

The second largest Buddha temple is the Shangri-La Grand Buddha Temple.

What impressed me most was not only the Big Buddha, but the most magical thing was the world's largest prayer wheel.

The Big Buddha Temple and the prayer wheel are both located in Guishan Park, which is located on Moonlight Square. Both are free, and a one-hour visit is recommended. At the entrance to Guishan Park lies a large, crystal-clear pool, fed by an ancient spring. At the highest point and in the heart of the park lies the Big Buddha Temple. The temple is bustling with worshippers and colorful prayer flags. The park also boasts one of the world's largest prayer wheels, making it well worth a visit.

The reason I gave it one star is because there's a lama sitting at the entrance to the main hall of the Big Buddha Temple. As soon as visitors enter, he asks them to hold incense sticks. As soon as you hold out your hand, he asks you to throw money into the donation box. Actually, for those who like and believe in Buddhism, leaving some money is acceptable. No temple forces people to throw money. We left without any money, just two dollars in our pockets. After we threw it in, the lama's behavior was shocking. He angrily threw the incense sticks he was about to hand over back into the box, mumbling something we couldn't understand and rolling his eyes at us. "How can you, a married woman, practice like this?" Then, two foreigners came up behind and asked for one pound each. They were so scared that they ran away without going in. "How shameful of you! Why don't you just go out and grab it? If the Buddha knew you were practicing like this, you would ascend to heaven after death!"

It's nice, but it's only open during the day and closed at night.

Looking at the whole town from above, I don't know if it's because of the weather, but it doesn't look very good. Four ordinary people can't turn the prayer wheel! But fortunately, there are a few masters to help, and we were able to push it around.

There will be unexpected surprises here at night, the night view is good

Guishan Park consists of buildings such as the prayer wheel, the Big Buddha Temple (Chaoyang Tower), the Han Temple, the Red Army Long March Museum and the Diqing History Museum.

Generally, I just took a look when passing by. It’s hard to comment on things of faith!

It was said to be the largest prayer wheel in the world. If you have the chance to go there, you must go and spin it a few times.

The Tibetan Buddhist Great Buddha Temple is located on Guishan Park near the ancient city of Dukezong in Shangri-La. Originally built during the reign of Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty, it houses the world's largest prayer wheel, later rebuilt. Standing 21 meters tall and weighing 60 tons, it requires four people to turn it, making it the world's largest and heaviest gilded copper prayer wheel, a Guinness World Record. The wheel is constructed of pure copper and gilded with gold. The upper surface of the wheel is engraved with relief carvings of the four great bodhisattvas—Manjusri, Samantabhadra, Guanyin, and Ksitigarbha—while the lower surface is inscribed with the Eight Treasures of Buddhism. Contained within the wheel are 1.24 million mantras, including sutras and mantras, and various Buddhist treasures weighing 16 tons. Turning this enormous prayer wheel requires the combined strength of four strong men. Each clockwise rotation is equivalent to silently chanting the Buddha's name 1.24 million times. Three complete rotations are considered a blessing, bringing good fortune and prosperity.

It is a beauty that is indescribable. Only by being there can you appreciate its beauty and grace.

Tibetan Buddhist temple, famous for its largest prayer wheel

The Big Buddha Temple is located in Guishan Park, Dukezong Ancient Town, Shangri-La County, Diqing Prefecture, Yunnan Province. The temple is built on the high Guishan Mountain, behind which stands the world's largest prayer wheel.

A very colorful temple, not too high, with a large prayer wheel on top, which is very interesting!

A must-see at the Big Buddha Temple is the world's largest prayer barrel, gleaming with gold and engraved with Buddha statues, auspicious symbols, and scriptures. But the most captivating aspect is the elderly women who pray daily inside the temple. Their silent chanting can be seen in every corner of the temple. Watching them slowly and manually push the prayer barrel is truly moving. Such devout people! This is a truly worthwhile experience at the temple. Other areas are also worth exploring, but the temple's architecture is less distinctive, more Tibetan. Everyone's experience is different, so if you enjoy experiencing the local culture, I highly recommend this experience.

Very good, very worthwhile scenic spot, very beautiful

The Big Buddha Temple is located next to the Moonlight Square in the old city. The prayer wheel here is the largest prayer wheel in the world.

There is a scenic spot in Diqing City, which has the largest gold barrel. There is a museum at the foot of the mountain, you can go and see it.

There is the largest prayer wheel in the world here. When night falls, the lights shine on the golden prayer wheel, which is very beautiful.

I really enjoyed dancing square dance with the Tibetan women in the Moonlight Square below the Big Buddha Temple.

You can see it from a distance in Dukezong Ancient City. You need to climb up the mountain to see the panoramic view. On the way, you also happened to meet two interesting foreigners who were dressed very differently and looked like knights who had traveled through time.

It feels pretty good, it is a place where ethnic minorities believe.

It is not easy to push the prayer wheel with a few strangers. Everyone should try it when they come here.

A scenic spot near Dukezong Ancient Town has the world's largest prayer wheel, which is still very spectacular! Unfortunately, Dukezong Ancient Town is currently under restoration and cannot be visited. I hope it will be restored as soon as possible!

People without religious beliefs can overlook the Dukezong Ancient City from above and turn the large prayer wheel instead of entering the temple.

Actually, both the Big Buddha Temple and the prayer wheels are located in Guishan Park, and both are free. Remember to walk clockwise when going up and down. In front of the Big Buddha Temple is a hall dedicated to the Dragon King. I was initially puzzled by the dragon carvings, but it turns out it's dedicated to the Dragon King. As we were going down, a young Tibetan man told me that this is a deity worshipped by Han Chinese people, not us. Haha, okay, just kidding. Next to it is the prayer wheel. In the mornings, you'll see many Tibetans visiting Guishan Park, circling the prayer wheels and chanting sutras. They're usually older, probably because the younger ones are busy with work. Unlike us, they don't burn incense and chant sutras on special days or the first and fifteenth day of the lunar month. They go to the prayer wheels every day, resting for a while before starting their day. Watching them brings a sense of peace to themselves. I used to think that temples were places to burn incense, make wishes and fulfill vows, and they were bustling with activity and noise. Now I realize that all of this can be so peaceful and natural. I realized, oh, faith can also be like this.

At the top of Guishan Mountain stands a magnificent "Big Buddha Temple" in a combination of Tibetan and Han styles. Inside, Sakyamuni Buddha is enshrined. Beneath the temple stands a large, glittering golden prayer wheel. This auspicious tower, called "Jican," is said to be the largest prayer wheel in the world.

I turned the Buddha cylinder. It looked huge from a distance and even more amazing up close.

The Big Buddha Temple is located on Turtle Mountain next to the ancient city of Dukezong in Shangri-La, also known as Turtle Mountain Park. It was built during the reign of Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty and has the world's largest prayer wheel.

Located on Guishan Park near the Dukezong Ancient Town in Shangri-La, this temple was originally built during the reign of Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty. It houses the world's largest prayer wheel, which was later rebuilt. Standing 21 meters tall and weighing 60 tons, it requires four people to turn. It is the world's largest and heaviest gold-plated pure copper prayer wheel, and has been recorded in the Guinness Book of Records. Tickets are 100.

At the Moonlight Square in Dukezong Ancient Town, you can go up to see the entire Shangri-La Ancient Town. It's really nice and free! There's the largest prayer wheel up there, which takes more than a dozen people to turn! After the fire, I wonder how it looks now!

The Great Buddha Temple, originally built during the reign of Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty, houses the world's largest and heaviest prayer wheel, later rebuilt. Standing 21 meters tall and weighing 60 tons, it is a Guinness World Record for being the world's largest and heaviest gilded copper prayer wheel. The wheel is constructed of pure copper, gilded with gold. The upper surface of the wheel is inscribed with relief carvings of the four great bodhisattvas—Manjusri, Samantabhadra, Guanyin, and Ksitigarbha—while the lower surface is engraved with the Eight Treasures of Buddhism. Contained within the wheel are 1.24 million sutras, mantras, and other wordless mantras, along with various Buddhist treasures weighing 16 tons. Turning this enormous prayer wheel requires the combined strength of at least six or seven strong men. Each clockwise rotation is equivalent to silently chanting the Buddha's name 1.24 million times. Three complete rotations are considered a blessing, bringing blessings, and good fortune.

It's OK. It's nice to stay in the ancient city and visit it.

There's a magnificent prayer wheel up there, so majestic it requires more than a dozen people to turn it. Clockwise rotation is considered auspicious in the area, so we walked clockwise during our visit, never turning back. When you reach the top and look down, you can see the densely packed rooftops, a truly spectacular sight.

The Big Buddha Temple is located in Guishan Park in Dukezong Ancient Town, Shangri-La.

I have only seen it on TV before, but this time I can finally touch it with my own hands. The feeling is really beyond words!

The traces of Shangri-La after the fire are still there. The prayer wheels in the Big Buddha Temple are really spectacular. More than 10 people rotate together while shouting slogans, and you can make a wish.

The Big Buddha Temple, located on Guishan Park, is an integral part of the park. Climb up to Guishan Park and burn some incense at the Big Buddha Temple to pray for health and safety for yourself and your family.

The Big Buddha Temple is a must-see when you go to Shangri-La. The prayer wheel is right on top.