Maitreya in Fuqing

Maitreya rock

synonym

Maitreya in Fuqing generally refers to Maitreya

Maitreya, also known as Ruiyan mountain, is located in niuzhai village, Haikou Town, Fuqing City, about 10 kilometers away from the county seat. It was called "Ruiyan Dan cave" in ancient times. It is a scenic spot with both human and natural landscape.

Introduction to scenic spots

Maitreya rock has craggy peaks, which are either lying or hanging, or separated or combined. It is very beautiful. At the foot of Maitreya rock, there is a high stone Buddha sitting cross legged, which is the famous stone statue of Maitreya. The stone Buddha statue was first chiseled in 1341 A.D. and completed in 1368 A.D. it is 6.8 meters high and 8.9 meters wide. It is made of granite. It has a beautiful natural appearance, bare chest and abdomen, two ears and shoulders, and a charming smile. The viewer can forget his worries. Approved by the State Administration of cultural relics. The stone Buddha is the largest three-dimensional stone Maitreya Buddha in China and has been included in the national cultural relics protection unit.

address

Hai Kou Zhen Niu Zhai Cun, Fuqing City, Fuzhou City, Fujian Province

Address: niuzhai village, Haikou Town, Fuqing City, Fujian Province

Longitude: 119.47685939074

Latitude: 25.704052599875