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How tall is the Leshan Giant Buddha?

The Leshan Giant Buddha reaches 71 m (233 ft) from feet to head top.

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What the Leshan Giant Buddha’s height measures

The Leshan Giant Buddha is the 4th tallest of the 9 statues on this site, each measured as the figure alone, without a pedestal. See the 9 statues ranked and drawn to scale.

  • Notre Dame Cathedral Facade: 69 m (226 ft). The Leshan Giant Buddha is taller than Notre Dame Cathedral Facade by 2 m (7 ft).
  • Taj Mahal: 73 m (240 ft). The Taj Mahal is taller than the Leshan Giant Buddha by 2 m (7 ft).
  • Angkor Wat Main Tower: 65 m (213 ft). The Leshan Giant Buddha is taller than Angkor Wat Main Tower by 6 m (20 ft).

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Published height

71 m (233 ft)

The Leshan Giant Buddha reaches 71 m (233 ft) from feet to head top.

Source: Wikipedia

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The Leshan Giant Buddha, 71 m (233 ft), drawn to scale beside Notre Dame Cathedral Facade, 69 m (226 ft)