What is the Zhongyuan Giant Buddha made of?

1) The main body of the Central Plains Buddha is cast from copper alloy and its surface is plated with gold.

2) The Central Plains Buddha is located in Foquan Temple, Yaoshan, Lushan County, Pingdingshan City, Henan Province. It is "the tallest Buddhist statue in the world." The total height of the Buddha is 208 meters, the height of the lotus seat is 20 meters, the Vajra seat is 25 meters high, and the Sumeru seat is 55 meters high. The Buddha's eyes are 1.9 meters high, 3.9 meters wide, and the Buddha's hands are 19 meters high, 9 meters wide, and 5 meters thick. The Zhongyuan Giant Buddha Scenic Area is a national 5A tourist attraction. The overall Buddha statue was cast with 3,300 tons of copper, 108 kilograms of gold, and more than 15,000 tons of special steel. It has a surface area of ​​11,300 square meters and was made by welding 13,300 copper plates. The Tianrui Auspicious Golden Bell in the scenic area has a net weight of 116 tons and is the "world's largest externally struck bronze bell" recorded in the "Guinness Book of World Records". Master Hsing Yun, president of the World Buddha's Light Association and founder of Taiwan's Fo Guang Mountain, inscribed "The World's No. 1 Central Plains Giant Buddha" on the Buddha.

3) The Great Buddha is solemn and majestic, standing majestically at Foquan Temple at the foot of Mount Yao. It is surrounded by nine-story peaks. It looks like a green dragon coiling on the left, and a white tiger lying on its right. There is a red bird spreading its wings in front and a black basalt in the back. Guarded by the holy water of the Shahe River that flows all year round in front of the Buddha, and the Buddha Spring and Soup Ground, it is rich in landscape resources and has a beautiful environment. It is a rare Feng Shui treasure land. The statue of the Central Plains Buddha is kind and solemn, sacred and efficacious. Paying attention to the Buddha gives people infinite wisdom and spiritual comfort, and adds confidence and blessings to worshipers. It is an ideal place for prayer and self-cultivation, and it teaches people to be kind. The essence of culture will also purify the hearts of the public, create a harmonious social environment, and pray for peace and prosperity for the country and the people.