Xihu District, People's Republic of China
Lingyin Temple
Xihu District, People's Republic of China
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Lingyin Temple, a prominent Chan Buddhist temple nestled in the Wulin Mountains near Hangzhou in Xihu District, is renowned for its many pagodas and grottos. Its name translates literally as "Temple of the Soul's Retreat." The monastery stands as the largest of several temples in the mountains, which are celebrated for their distinctive grottos and religious rock carvings. Recognized as a National Key Buddhist Temple in the Han Chinese Area and designated a Major Historical and Cultural Site Protected at the National Level, it represents a significant example of Chinese Buddhist architecture.
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- Type
- Buddhist temple
- Heritage
- National Key Buddhist Temples in Han Chinese Area, Major Historical and Cultural Site Protected at the National Level
- Place
- Xihu District, People's Republic of China
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