The statue's appeal is reflected in the numbers. According to official data, by Nov 11, the Leshan Giant Buddha Scenic Area ...

The government yesterday(17) entered into loan agreements with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to obtain US$ 300 mn. Loan ...

Close to the Foxiaoban booth was an exhibition of toys inspired by statues in Yuhuang Temple in Jincheng city — statues of ...

Shi Yanchun reconstructs a statue of Buddha in the Huayan Temple in Datong, Shanxi province. [Photo/China Daily] Over the past two decades, Shi Yanchun has helped restore and reconstruct more than ...

Two massive sculptures of the Buddhist sage clambering over a hot pot restaurant in the Jinan city shopping district were taken down by local authorities who deemed them a public offense. One of the ...

A magnificent solid gold Buddha statue, weighing over 12,000 pounds, was discovered in Thailand after being hidden under plaster for centuries. This priceless religious icon, worth millions, showcases ...

The history of Ancient China is full of different ethnicities, cultures, and religions. But Buddhism in China has deep and far-reaching roots. Throughout the centuries, it has left many famous and ...

The religion of Buddhism has several sacred icons, but one of the most sacred is the famous Emerald Buddha. Housed in a temple named after it, the Emerald Buddha is an essential aspect of Buddhist ...

A food stall operator in China has seen his business boom after he cosplayed as a famous actor who played an ancient emperor. The vendor, known as Ye, sells fried stinky tofu on a snack street in ...

To visitors, Venice is a glorious tapestry of historic buildings, waterways, bell towers, red roofs — and a mighty winged lion, the symbol of the Venetian republic, carved into structures across the ...

A bronze statue of a winged lion that has long graced the center of Piazza San Marco in Venice is from a faraway land, according to a new study. It was made in China as a tomb guardian over 1,000 ...