But what about the laughing guys?
Worshippers offered their support and prayers in the restoration by sculpting and donating the beautiful 1,200 carved stone figures. When tourists talk about this temple, it’s often described as the laughing Buddhas, but they’re actually Rakan – the disciples of Buddha. Because most of the statues have funny faces, they’re said to warm the heart of visitors, giving rise to the name ‘The Temple of Healing’.