Daming temple

Yangzhou, People's Republic of China

Open to visitors

The interior is normally open, possibly ticketed.

Strollie cannot guarantee access — always check before you travel.

Daming Temple is a Buddhist temple in Yangzhou, Jiangsu province, China, situated at the middle peak of Shugang Mountain. Built in the Chinese architectural tradition, the temple is historically significant as the place where the renowned monk Jianzhen studied sutras and ordained disciples in 742 AD before his departure for Japan. Recognized as a Major Historical and Cultural Site Protected at the National Level and designated a National Key Buddhist Temple in Han Chinese Areas, Daming Temple remains an important site in Chinese Buddhist heritage.

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Chinese architecture

Type: Buddhist temple
Heritage: National Key Buddhist Temples in Han Chinese Area, Major Historical and Cultural Site Protected at the National Level
Place: Yangzhou, People's Republic of China

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