This might be a little out of the way, but well worth your time if you decide to visit. This is, in fact, one of the most popular tourist spots for those who are visiting this province. A temple visit is a must when in China, and the Big Buddha Temple of Xinchang is the one to check out. The 1600 years old Buddha statue here, is about 15 meters in height. The enigmatic curved smile on his face is hard to miss. To add to this, the temple is surrounded by 25 sqkm of natural forests, ponds, streams, hills and scenic spots. There are good hiking trails to explore too!