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Yanqing Temple, Buddhist temple in Wutai County, China.

The temple stands 25 kilometers west of Wutai County, featuring a Great Hall with three bays and six rafters covering 13 square meters.

Construction of Yanqing Temple began in 1115 during the Jin dynasty, marking the establishment of a significant religious structure in the region.

The Great Hall demonstrates advanced engineering methods, as it maintains structural integrity without interior pillars through an innovative bracket system.

The temple sits at coordinates 38°45′00″N latitude and 113°03′55″E longitude, allowing visitors to locate it precisely for navigation purposes.

The temple's architectural design represents a rare example of Jin dynasty construction techniques, incorporating load-bearing brackets instead of traditional support columns.

Location: Wutai County

Inception: 1115

GPS coordinates: 38.75000,113.06520

Latest update: March 4, 2025 08:01

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