The largest center of Buddhism Nan Shan is located approximately 50 km from the city of Sanya. It is not just a landmark, worship ceremonies are held here, Buddhist rituals and various celebrations. The Nan Shan Buddhists come not only from all over China, but also from around the world.

In fact Nanshan - this is a great park, which occupies almost 50 square meters. km. At a specially erected a small island, which is connected to the coast by a thin isthmus, there is a bronze statue of the goddess Kuan Yin. I can not believe, but the height of the statue is 108 meters. For comparison, the well-known Statue of Liberty in New York, has a height of 93 m.

In one of the churches kept another impressive statue, a symbol of the Kuan Yin. It is made of pure gold, and its weight is 140 kg. The goddess is decorated with precious stones and is located on a pedestal of white jade, made in the form of a large lotus flower. But this statue is famous all over the world is not so much his weight as that contained within it the remains of Sakyamuni Buddha, who lived 2,500 years ago and founded Buddhism. It does not only become a symbol of religion, but also a special object of worship.

Nan Shan is a complex consisting of the church, the valley of longevity and two parks, called "The Path of Mercy" and "happiness and prosperity." In the center, relating to the Nan Shan, there are three turtles, symbolizing the three generations. These images are in the national tradition reminiscent of respect for old age, peace and prosperity in the family. An interesting and fun Gong, which certainly need to hit in order to let go of all worries and troubles.

In general, the Nan Shan - is the perfect place to search for serenity and contemplation of beauty. The park is made according to the laws of Feng Shui, and a harmony of man and nature.

For the Chinese, Nan Shan - the sacred place of the standard. They come here to pray, the goddess Guan Yin people ask for execution innermost desires. They set fire to the incense and tied to a tree red strips of cloth with a prayer, and then go to the statue of the goddess on the bow. All visitors to the temple at the exit offer to buy gold card with the image of the goddess, which will bring good luck and desire to perform.