Miaoying Temple, Buddhist temple in Xicheng District, China
Miaoying Temple is a Buddhist temple in Xicheng District centered on a white stupa that rises in four tiers. The grounds include several traditional halls and courtyards arranged in a classical Chinese layout.
The temple was founded in 1279 by Emperor Kublai Khan as a site for Buddhist ceremonies. Its construction occurred during a period of great cultural blending between Chinese and Mongolian traditions.
The temple blends Chinese and Tibetan Buddhist building styles in ways you can see throughout its layout. The white stone structures and traditional halls show how different architectural traditions merged at this site.
The temple operates as a museum where visitors have room to explore at a relaxed pace. Coming early in the day helps you avoid crowds and enjoy the quiet courtyards without interruption.
A Nepali architect named Arniko designed the temple's white stupa, creating a work that blended classical Tibetan forms with his personal touch. This mixing of distant styles makes the stupa stand out even today.
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