Name: Fifty-meter-tall Laozi statue: A landmark on Laoshan Mountain
Uploaded: 2026-10-07T16:59:29+08:00
Duration: 26 s
Description: The 50-meter-tall statue of Laozi, an ancient Chinese philosopher from the Spring and Autumn Period (770 BC-476 BC) who is traditionally considered the founder of Taoism, is a striking landmark at the Taiqing scenic area on Laoshan Mountain in Qingdao, Shandong Province.

Language

RSS

Newsletters

Home

China

World

Politics

Business

Sci-Tech

Health

Opinions

Video

Live

Radio

World Asia-Pacific Middle East Europe Americas Africa

By continuing to browse our site you agree to our use of cookies, revised Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. You can change your cookie settings through your browser.

I agree

00:26

The 50-meter-tall statue of Laozi, an ancient Chinese philosopher from the Spring and Autumn Period (770 BC-476 BC) who is traditionally considered the founder of Taoism, is a striking landmark at the Taiqing scenic area on Laoshan Mountain in Qingdao, Shandong Province.

A statue of the ancient Chinese philosopher Laozi is seen at the Taiqing scenic area of Laoshan Mountain in Qingdao, Shandong Province on October 5, 2026. /CGTN

Overlooking the Taiqing Palace, a Taoist temple with a history of more than 2,100 years, the statue is based on a painting of Laozi by renowned Tang Dynasty painter Wu Daozi, with vivid and detailed features.

Open in CGTN APP for better experience

Search Trends