Big Bell Temple, Buddhist temple in Zhongguancun Subdistrict, China
The temple contains a massive bronze bell measuring 5.5 meters in height with a diameter of 3.3 meters and weighing 46 tons.
Constructed in 1733 during Emperor Yongzheng's reign, the temple received its current name after housing the Yongle Big Bell from the Ming Dynasty.
The bell features over 230,000 Chinese characters depicting Buddhist scriptures, making it both a religious artifact and a testament to Chinese craftsmanship.
Visitors can access the temple from Tuesday through Sunday between 8:30 AM and 4:00 PM, with an entrance fee of 10 RMB.
The Ancient Bell Museum within the temple complex displays hundreds of bronze bells collected from various temples across China since 1985.
Location: Zhongguancun Subdistrict
Inception: 1733
GPS coordinates: 39.96783,116.33196
Latest update: March 14, 2025 16:56
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