The Mengle Great Buddha Temple in Xishuangbanna, Yunnan | The statue of Sakyamuni Buddha stands 49 meters tall, and the Great Golden Pagoda is resplendent with golden splendor

Mengle (měng lè) Great Buddha Temple is the largest of all the Buddhist temples in Xishuangbanna, and it holds the highest status, being regarded as a sacred place in the hearts of the Dai people. The Mengle Great Buddha Temple covers an area of 400 acres, built against the mountain with an elevation difference of 122.8 meters. The Great Golden Pagoda is the largest golden pagoda in Southeast Asia, and it was reconstructed on the original site of the ancient Dai dynasty's royal temple 'Jingpiao Buddha Temple'. The architectural style of the Great Golden Pagoda is magnificent and splendid. The Mengle Great Buddha Temple is the largest Buddhist temple in the Xishuangbanna region and also a landmark building of Xishuangbanna. Inside the temple, the statue of Sakyamuni Buddha is 49 meters tall, making it the largest and most prestigious Buddha statue in the Xishuangbanna region. The glass walkway inside the temple is the highest viewing platform in Xishuangbanna to overlook the entire Jinghong city. Walking up the mountain, there are more than 3000 steps. You can stop and go, feeling the Buddha's increasingly majestic presence. Alternatively, you can take a one-way sightseeing car to the top of the mountain and walk down to enjoy the scenery. The Peacock Garden has hundreds of peacocks flying from the direction of the Great Golden Pagoda every day, which is a spectacular sight worth seeing. The release times are at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM. 📍Detailed address: Mengle Great Buddha Temple: Mannongfeng, Jinghong City, Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province Ticket: The ticket for the scenic area is 120 yuan per person, the electric car is 40 yuan per person for a single trip, and 60 yuan per person for a round trip.