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This famous site features one of the largest and most representative collections of Buddhist architecture and art in China. It was rated as a 5A-class tourist attraction in 2010.
The Lingshan Grand Buddha is an 88-meter-high open-air bronze statue of Sakyamuni. It is 17 meters higher than the Grand Buddha at Leshan Mountain. It is part of the pattern of Five Buddhas in five directions together with the Big Buddha at Lantau Island in Hong Kong to the south, the Grand Buddha at Leshan Mountain to the west, the Grand Buddha in Yungang Caves to the north and the Grand Buddha at the Longmen Caves in the central area. At the feet of the Grand Buddha, you can feel the loftiness(雄伟) and dignity of Buddhism.
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Location: Lingshan Road, Mashan town, Binhu district, Wuxi
Tickets: Through ticket: 210 yuan ($31.85), and free tickets for the performance of Ode to Auspiciousness for individual visitors
Opening hours for Lingshan Mountain: 7:00-17:00
Opening hours for Brahma Palace: 9:00-18:00
Recommendations:
The Nine-Dragon Fountain
The Nine-Dragon Fountain in front of the giant Buddha will start to play music and the song, The Birth of Buddha, at 10 am every day. A huge lotus(莲花) slowly blooms with six petals, and a 7-meter golden statue of Prince Buddha rises from the lotus, with one hand pointing to the sky and one hand at the earth, symbolizing Buddha's light shining on all things.
The Brahma Palace
The whole palace shows the mixture of traditional cultural elements with Western architectural features. Many cultural heritage items and art works can be found there. Its splendid design surprises every visitor.
21. What is the Lingshan Grand Buddha famous for?
A. Its long history.
B. Its special material.
C. Its geographical location.
D. Its typical collections of architecture and art.
22. What do we know about the performance of Ode to Auspiciousness?
A. It's free if you get a through ticket.
B. It costs 210 yuan at least.
C. It's available only for group visitors.
D. It lasts 10 hours for visitors.
23. Why does the writer recommend the Brahma Palace to us?
A. It's in front of the giant Buddha.
B. Visitors can enjoy a huge lotus there.
C. Its design and collections are amazing.
D.Many traditional cultural items are on sale.
