Man Made Marvels: China 401: Giant Buddha

Synopsis:
Deep in the heart of China’s Sichuan province lies the largest stone sculpture in the world. Taller than the Statue of Liberty, the Leshan Giant Buddha is over a thousand years old ... carved out of a sheer cliff by a monk who dedicated his life to create it. But now the modern world threatens to destroy this man made marvel. Join the quest by Chinese scientists to save Leshan’s Giant Buddha before it’s too late.

Duration: 1 hour

Production Deal: Co-produced with Discovery and China Intercontinental Communications Center

HD Version: Yes

3D Version: No

Program Licensing: Available subject to current licenses.