World's tallest Buddha statue finished

The construction of the world's tallest statue of Amitabha ("Infinite Light") was completed on Sunday in Jiujiang, Jiangxi province, according to China Youth Daily.

The 48-meter-high statue cost 1 billion yuan ($162 million) and used 48 kilograms of gold for gilding.

Construction funds came from disciples and philanthropists around the world, the report said.

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