Grand Buddha at Ling Shan in the context of Buddharupa

Wuxi (Chinese: 无锡; pinyin: Wúxī, WOO-shee) is a city in southern Jiangsu, China. As of 2024, it had a population of 7,495,000. The city lies in the southern Yangtze delta and borders Lake Tai. Notable landmarks include Lihu Park, the Mt. Lingshan Grand Buddha Scenic Area and its 88-meter (289 ft)-tall Grand Buddha at Ling Shan statue, Xihui Park, Wuxi Zoo, and the Wuxi Museum. Transportation options include Wuxi Shuofang Airport, Wuxi Metro, Shanghai–Nanjing intercity high-speed railway, and Beijing–Shanghai high-speed railway. Wuxi is home to Jiangnan University.

The Lingshan Buddhist Palace (Chinese: 靈山梵宮) is a Buddhist architectural complex located in Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, China. It is situated adjacent to the Lingshan Grand Buddha. This area covers an area of approximately 70,000 square meters. The total cost of building the palace was approximately ¥2.6 billion, which is roughly $380 million USD at the time of completion. The palace is part of the National 5A Tourist Attraction known as the Lingshan Scenic Area and was built as the third phase of the overall development project.