Qixia Temple, Buddhist temple in Qixia District, Nanjing, China
The temple complex extends across Qixia Hill, featuring multiple halls, pagodas, and architectural elements that represent Chinese Buddhist design traditions.
Founded in 489 during the Southern Qi Dynasty, the temple underwent several reconstructions, with its final major restoration completed in 1919 during the Republic of China period.
The temple houses extensive collections of Buddhist art, including 515 Buddha statues within the mountain ridge niches and numerous sculptural works from different periods.
Located 22 kilometers northeast of downtown Nanjing, the temple maintains regular opening hours and welcomes visitors interested in Buddhist architecture and religious practices.
The Buddha's Relics Pagoda stands 18 meters high with an octagonal structure, featuring intricate carvings of waves, fish, and flowering crabapples on its two-story base.
Location: Nanjing
Inception: 1919
Architectural style: Chinese architecture
GPS coordinates: 32.15417,118.95389
Latest update: May 13, 2025 02:52
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