Yunnan Province's 49-meter-tall Auspicious Buddha

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The 49-meter-tall Auspicious Buddha (Sakyamuni) statue of the Mengle Grand Buddhist Temple is seen in Xishuangbanna, southwest China's Yunnan Province on February 6, 2026. /CGTN

Mengle Grand Buddhist Temple is situated on Nanlian Mountain in Xishuangbanna, southwest China. With Theravada Buddhism and traditional Dai-style architecture as its core, the temple is a popular cultural tourist destination that combines faith and natural beauty.

Originally known as Jingpiao Buddhist Temple, it was built by a Dai king during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), destroyed in warfare in 1848, and reconstructed in 2005.

The Mengle Grand Buddhist Temple is seen in Xishuangbanna, southwest China's Yunnan Province on February 6, 2026. /CGTN

Centered on the life of Sakyamuni Buddha, the scenic area is home to religious buildings including Jingpiao Hall. It also hosts regular activities such as peacock releases and water-splashing experiences, integrating rich culture and folk traditions. The 49-meter-tall Auspicious Buddha (Sakyamuni) statue, one of the tallest of its kind in Asia, stands as the landmark of the temple.

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