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Chengtian Temple, Buddhist temple in Licheng District, Quanzhou, China.

The temple complex extends along a central axis of 300 meters, featuring the Four Heavenly Kings Hall, Hall of Maitreya, and Mahavira Hall.

Initially constructed between 957 and 958 as South Chan Temple, the site served as the South Garden of Liu Congxiao during the Southern Tang dynasty.

The temple maintains its status as one of the Three Great Buddhist Temples in Quanzhou, alongside Kaiyuan Temple and Chongfu Temple.

The temple grounds contain more than 200 trees, including banyan, willow, and longan species, providing natural shade throughout the walking paths.

The Stone Dhvaja, a thirteen-story monument reaching 7 meters in height, displays Northern Song dynasty carvings of phoenixes and lotus flowers.

Location: Licheng District, Quanzhou

Inception: 1985

Architectural style: Chinese architecture

GPS coordinates: 24.91167,118.59028

Latest update: March 13, 2025 18:23

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