Take a tour of Leshan Giant Buddha in China – part of the World’s Greatest Attractions series by GeoBeats. A local phrase aptly says, "the mountain is a Buddha and the Buddha is a mountain". The Leshan Giant Buddha is an imposing figure, enthroned in a sheer cliff face. The statue was built in the 8th century to calm the rivers flowing past its feet. Even seated, this largest Buddha statue in the world is 223 feet tall. The designer, Hai Tong, built in an inventive drainage system that keeps the statue from eroding. Visitors can see the Leshan Buddha from the base or climb to a platform at ear level.