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Zhenguo Temple, Buddhist temple in Haodong Village near Pingyao, China

The Ten-Thousand Buddha Hall measures 11.6 by 10.8 meters, featuring twelve supporting pillars and large brackets that extend the roof with flying eaves.

Built in 963 during the Northern Han Dynasty, the temple underwent substantial renovations in 1540 and 1816, maintaining its architectural elements through centuries.

The temple houses eleven painted sculptures from the Five Dynasties period, including a central representation of Sakyamuni surrounded by Buddhist deities.

Located 12 kilometers northeast of Pingyao Ancient City, the temple welcomes visitors daily from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM with an entrance fee of 25 CNY.

The temple contains one of China's three oldest wooden structures, displaying the advanced Dougong construction technique with bracket sets reaching 2.5 meters in height.

Location: Pingyao

Part of: Pingyao, Ancient City of Ping Yao

GPS coordinates: 37.28560,112.27100

Latest update: March 6, 2025 12:28

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