12. Guishan Guanyin, China, 99m / 325 ft
The Guishan Guanyin of the Thousand Hands and Eyes is an enormous statue in China. It’s found at Miyin Temple, a Chan Buddhist temple. It’s a gilded bronze monument which shows the Bodhisattva Guanyin (the same figure as on the previous page). The county government invested 260 million yuan to complete its construction in 2019, aided by local businesses and religious organizations.
You’ll find another gorgeous statue on the next page: the Great Buddha of Thailand.