Yangxin County's Buddha's Hand sculpture has become an international tourism magnet this year, with its unique cliffside formation drawing record numbers of visitors to China's Hubei Province. The 2025 travel season has seen a 40% increase in foreign visitors compared to pre-pandemic levels, according to local tourism authorities.
Carved into a dramatic limestone cliff face, the 18-meter-tall open palm design overlooks Xiandao Lake's network of 1,002 forested islands. The viewing platform at the sculpture's base offers panoramic vistas of what many visitors describe as 'nature's perfect canvas' – where turquoise waters meet mist-shrouded karst peaks.
Cultural historians note the site's growing significance as both a geological wonder and testament to China's ancient stone-carving traditions. Recent infrastructure improvements, including an upgraded access road and multilingual visitor center, have made the site more accessible to international travelers while preserving its natural surroundings.
