Chongshan Temple, Buddhist temple in Xinghualing District, China
The temple complex spans 140,000 square meters and features traditional Chinese architectural elements including the Shanmen, Bell Tower, Drum Tower, and Mahavira Hall.
Founded in 1381 during the Ming Dynasty by Zhu Gang, the third son of the Hongwu Emperor, the temple underwent several restorations following fires and conflicts.
The Hall of Great Compassion contains an 8.5-meter-tall statue of the Thousand-armed Guanyin, with Manjusri and Samantabhadra statues on either side.
The temple serves as the headquarters of the Buddhist Association of Shanxi and welcomes visitors interested in Buddhist practices and Chinese religious architecture.
Two Ming Dynasty guardian lions from 1391 flank the temple entrance, while a 4,999-kilogram iron bell from 1506 hangs in the Bell Tower.
Location: Xinghualing District
Inception: 1381
Architectural style: Chinese architecture
GPS coordinates: 37.86646,112.57368
Latest update: March 4, 2025 17:04
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