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Foguang Temple
Foguang Temple is a temple located five kilometers away from Doucun, Wutai County, Shanxi Province of China. The major hall of the temple is the East Hall, built in 857 AD, during the Tang Dynasty (618
White Horse Temple
In the year 64 of the Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220), Emperor Ming sent a delegation of his men to study Buddhism in the western world. After three years, two eminent Indian monks, She Moteng and Zhu Falan, came back with the delegation. They brought with them a white horse carrying Buddhist sutras and Buddhist figures on its back.
Zhao Mausoleum (Zhao Ling)
Zhaoling is the mausoleum of Li Shimin, Emperor Taizong of Tang Dynasty (618-907); he was one of the most brilliant rulers in Chinese history. Located in Jiuzong Mountain, 83 kilometers (51.5miles) from downtown Xian, Shaanxi, Zhaoling is the largest among the 18 mausoleums of the Tang Dynasty. It is also the largest royal mausoleum in the world.
Yonghe Lamasery
At the northeast corner of Beijing City the traveler will find an elegant and ancient temple known as the Yonghe Lamasery, which is the largest and most perfectly preserved lamasery in present day China. Built initially in 1694 during the Qing Dynasty, this building was the residence of Emperor Yongzheng when he was just a prince.

Foguang Temple

Foguang Temple is a temple located five kilometers away from Doucun, Wutai.
Lingxing Gate

The Lingxing Gate, also known as Heavenly Gate or Gate of Dragon and Phoenix,.
"Flowing-Cup Pavilion"

This is a pavilion which used to serve as a place of recreation for men of.
Storeyed Building

When the Chinese speak of a lou, they refer to any building of two or more.
Door Studs

The main entrances to ancient palaces, temples and mansions have doors with.
Zhaozhou Bridge

The Zhaozhou Bridge is located in Zhaoxian County of Hebei Province. The bridge.