ZhongYue Temple
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Zhongyue Temple is listed as a key national temple of Taoism. It is an ancient Taoist architectural complex that is one the most complete and largest in scale in China. It was first established in the 3rd century BC but didnt flourish until Empress Wu Zetian went there for worship in 688. The temple has been repaired many times and by 1013 it contained 900 rooms with various buildings, but subsequently it declined to a certain extent. Now, there only 400 rooms, covering an area of 100,000 square metres. It is located near to the Songshan Mountain range in Dengfeng County, Henan Province. The Songshan Mountain range is a famous beauty spot. Many religious sites have been constructed in this area since ancient times. The famous Shaolin Temple is located here. In addition, there are many Taoist buildings, among which the Zhongyue Temple is extremely well preserved.
Zhongyue Temple is situated at the foot of Huanggai Peak, which is at the southern side of Taishi Mountain of Songshan Mountains. The main buildings include the Zhonghua Gate and the Tianzhong Pavilion. Zhongyue Temple spans 6,500 meters from south to north. There are many precious cultural relics in the temple. Especially, its numerous inscriptions on tablets which are now important materials for calligraphy research. The principal building is the Main Hall, which displays very delicate craftsmanship and is the most grandiose building in the Zhongyue Temple.
At present, the Zhongyue Temple receives 1.5 million tourists and disciples every year.
Zhongyue Temple is situated at the foot of Huanggai Peak, which is at the southern side of Taishi Mountain of Songshan Mountains. The main buildings include the Zhonghua Gate and the Tianzhong Pavilion. Zhongyue Temple spans 6,500 meters from south to north. There are many precious cultural relics in the temple. Especially, its numerous inscriptions on tablets which are now important materials for calligraphy research. The principal building is the Main Hall, which displays very delicate craftsmanship and is the most grandiose building in the Zhongyue Temple.
At present, the Zhongyue Temple receives 1.5 million tourists and disciples every year.
Zhongyue Temple is listed as a key national temple of Taoism. It is an ancient Taoist architectural complex that is one the most complete and largest in scale in China. It was first established in the 3rd century BC but didnt flourish until Empress Wu Zetian went there for worship in 688. The temple has been repaired many times and by 1013 it contained 900 rooms with various buildings, but subsequently it declined to a certain extent. Now, there only 400 rooms, covering an area of 100,000 square metres. It is located near to the Songshan Mountain range in Dengfeng County, Henan Province. The Songshan Mountain range is a famous beauty spot. Many religious sites have been constructed in this area since ancient times. The famous Shaolin Temple is located here. In addition, there are many Taoist buildings, among which the Zhongyue Temple is extremely well preserved.
Zhongyue Temple is situated at the foot of Huanggai Peak, which is at the southern side of Taishi Mountain of Songshan Mountains. The main buildings include the Zhonghua Gate and the Tianzhong Pavilion. Zhongyue Temple spans 6,500 meters from south to north. There are many precious cultural relics in the temple. Especially, its numerous inscriptions on tablets which are now important materials for calligraphy research. The principal building is the Main Hall, which displays very delicate craftsmanship and is the most grandiose building in the Zhongyue Temple.
At present, the Zhongyue Temple receives 1.5 million tourists and disciples every year.
Zhongyue Temple is situated at the foot of Huanggai Peak, which is at the southern side of Taishi Mountain of Songshan Mountains. The main buildings include the Zhonghua Gate and the Tianzhong Pavilion. Zhongyue Temple spans 6,500 meters from south to north. There are many precious cultural relics in the temple. Especially, its numerous inscriptions on tablets which are now important materials for calligraphy research. The principal building is the Main Hall, which displays very delicate craftsmanship and is the most grandiose building in the Zhongyue Temple.
At present, the Zhongyue Temple receives 1.5 million tourists and disciples every year.