A 16-meter-tall golden statue of Sakyamuni Buddha, gazing serenely over the South China Sea from Hainan's Foguang Temple, has become a viral sensation among travelers and spiritual seekers in 2025. 🌅 The coastal shrine in Wenchang now rivals Bali and Thailand as a must-visit Asian destination, blending ancient Buddhist traditions with Insta-worthy vistas.
Visitors this year are flocking to see the sunlit statue's golden glow against turquoise waters—a sight one TikTok user called 'peace meets paradise.' 🙏 The temple also safeguards a rare blood-copied Heart Sutra manuscript, drawing history buffs and cultural explorers alike.
Built in 1993 and inspired by Thailand's iconic hilltop temples, Foguang Temple proves timeless spiritual sites can still trend in our digital age. As travel blogger @WanderZen put it: 'This is where your soul and your camera roll both get upgraded.' 📸
