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Where does this statue come from and what is its name?

Laojunyan is a tourist attraction in Quanzhou, a famous historical and cultural city in Fujian. Located at the foot of Yuxian Rock in Qingyuan Mountain Scenic Area in the northern suburb of Quanzhou, it is the largest existing stone statue of the Taoist old gentleman in Song Dynasty in China. Laojunyan is surrounded by endless green grass and towering old trees, and the scenery is very pleasant. The statue of Laozi stands among them. At first glance, I sat on the floor with my eyes straight, my nose protruding high, my ears hanging over my shoulders, my beard flying, a smile on my face, my left hand leaning on my knee and my right hand resting on it. The old man is kind, happy, amiable and lovely. Careful observation shows that the details of the head, forehead, eyes, mustache and beard of Laozi's stone statue are distinct and unique, which shows that the stone carving art at that time reached its peak. According to reports, the stone statue of Laozi was originally a natural rock. Later it was carved by a "busybody". The stone statue is 5.63m high, 6.85m thick and 8.0 1 m wide, with a building area of 55m. Backed by the green hills, it stands upright and is even more empty and quiet. The whole stone statue is majestic, affable, radiant, full of charm and unique charm, which can be called the treasure of stone carving art in Song Dynasty. Some experts call Laojunyan Stone Statue "Laozi is the best in the world".