A tourist takes photos of the "Selfie Panda" sculpture at Yangtianwo square in Dujiangyan, southwest China's Sichuan Province, April 7, 2021.(Xinhua/Wang Xi)

A creation of Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman, the sculpture is 26.5m by 11m by 12m in dimension, featuring a selfie-taking giant panda lying on its back. Weighing 130 tonnes, the work takes shape with the help of three million lacquer-painted stainless steel rods. "Selfie Panda" is inspired by a real giant panda that went astray in downtown Dujiangyan in 2005. It soon became a popular photogenic spot following its recent public debut. 

Aerial photo taken on April 7, 2021 shows the "Selfie Panda" sculpture on display at Yangtianwo square in Dujiangyan, southwest China's Sichuan Province.(Xinhua/Wang Xi)

 

Aerial photo taken on April 7, 2021 shows the "Selfie Panda" sculpture on display at Yangtianwo square in Dujiangyan, southwest China's Sichuan Province.(Xinhua/Wang Xi)

 

A tourist poses for a selfie with the "Selfie Panda" sculpture at Yangtianwo square in Dujiangyan, southwest China's Sichuan Province, April 7, 2021. (Xinhua/Wang Xi)