Jinghai Temple, Buddhist temple at Lion Hill, Nanjing, China
The temple covers 20,000 square meters at the southwestern foot of Lion Hill, with Tianfei Temple to the east and city moat to the west.
Emperor Yongle ordered the construction of Jinghai Temple in 1411 to honor Admiral Zheng He's maritime expeditions across the Western Oceans.
The temple houses Buddhist tooth relics, jade artifacts from Zheng He's voyages, and serves as a memorial displaying materials about the Treaty of Nanking.
Located at 288 Jianning Road in Gulou District, the temple offers free admission with optional audio guides available for 10 RMB.
The temple grounds contain rare plants brought back by Admiral Zheng He during his maritime expeditions in the 15th century.
Location: Nanjing
Inception: 1842
GPS coordinates: 32.09417,118.74111
Latest update: March 6, 2025 21:18
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