Big Giant Buddha Statue at Baguashan in Changhua, Taiwan

Baguashan in Changhua is home to one of the tallest Buddha statues (22m-high) in Taiwan and in the world. Baguashan also has a large temple complex just behind it, as well as some nice parks where you can stroll around.

baguashan great buddha statue — Baguashan Great Buddha Statue

chinese pagoda at baguashan — Tall pagoda behind the Great Buddha Statue

baguashan changhua taiwan — Chinese lion guards the entrance to the temple

changhua city taiwan — View of Changhua City from the top of Baguashan

statue of a buddha at baguashan — Statue of a Buddha inside the Great Buddha Statue

There are rooms inside the Great Buddha Statue at Baguashan. You can visit them and check out some scenes from the life of the Buddha. It’s not super interesting, but it’s still worth the effort if you’re already in the area.

Baguashan Temple

The following pictures were taken at the temple complex behind the Giant Buddha Statue. On weekends, this place is very lively with families and tourists strolling around, paying respect to ancestors, eating traditional snacks, and snapping pictures. On weekdays, the whole place is extremely quiet.