The Buddha with a smile on his face, which has been widely shared on WeChat Moments, has a long history.

Anyue Yuanjue Cave | The Buddha who smiles at a flower, can be regarded as looking up to Anyue Yuanjue Cave. The cave statues are concentrated in the south and north rocks of Yunju Mountain. The statue area is 186 meters long. There are 103 numbered cultural relics, 1933 statues of various sizes, 25 steles and inscriptions, and 1 stone pagoda. These three well-preserved Buddha statues were all carved in the Song Dynasty and have been repaired twice in different periods. 1. Sakyamuni Smiling Buddha Holding a Flower: Built in the Northern Song Dynasty, it is 6 meters high, with a smiling face, looking down, and a friendly look. He is looking at his disciple Kasyapa on the lower right, so he is called Sakyamuni Smiling Buddha. ② Guanyin with Pure Bottle: Built in the Southern Song Dynasty, 5.75 meters high, with a motherly expression, full of compassion; 3. Lotus-Handed Guanyin: Built in the Northern Song Dynasty, it is 6.51 meters high but retains the style of the Tang Dynasty. Her whole body is graceful and elegant, and her face is round and plump, a true expression of the idea that fat is beautiful. This two-day trip itinerary: Day 1: Depart from Chengdu to the Reclining Buddha Temple and Mumen Temple. Accommodation: Anyue City; Day 2: Depart from Anyue → Yuanjue Cave, Mingshan Temple, Huayan Cave Biludong→Tapo (wait for the sunset at Tapo)→back to Chengdu All attractions in Anyue Grottoes are free of charge