Liugui Buddha Introduction
The majestic Liugui Buddha, also known as the Liugui Rainbow Mountain Buddha, is located in the Xinkai Village of Liugui District, near the famous Jiufen Hot Springs area. The Buddha stands 24 meters tall and weighs 167 tons. In front of it flows the beautiful Laonong Creek, while it is backed by the majestic Central Mountain Range. The natural scenery enhances the Buddha’s compassionate and solemn appearance, which is truly imposing up close. Originally a serene and tranquil park, it first gained popularity on the internet when photographers creatively captured the Liugui Buddha alongside the "World's First Hand" at the entrance, turning it into a well-known photo spot in the Liugui area and attracting many visitors to take various exciting photographs. During the construction of the Buddha, a worker accidentally fell from the Buddha's head, dropping about 16 meters and striking the Buddha's hand. Initially, his injuries were severe, but after a few days of treatment, he miraculously started to recover. This incident was regarded as a miracle, leading to the addition of a pair of Buddha hands the same size as the Buddha itself, called the "World's First Hand," placed at the entrance for visitors to take pictures and pray for safety. Inside the copper Buddha, visitors can explore; on the first basement level, there is a nearly 7-ton jade stone, regarded as the treasure of the mountain, which is said to bring good luck when touched. On the second floor, visitors can view the internal steel structure of the Buddha, and the rear corridor houses the 12 Zodiac Bodhisattvas, where worshipers can light incense and make wishes according to their Zodiac sign. Construction of the Liugui Buddha began in 2000 and took 15 years to complete. During the process, it survived the Morakot typhoon, which coincidentally shielded the village below from the rolling debris, leaving behind visible signs of landslides on the mountain behind the Buddha. Many miraculous stories have been passed down, and regardless of their truth, this location is indeed a place that allows one to reflect and escape from the mundane world.
