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Tiantai Temple, Buddhist temple at Mount Jiuhua, Qingyang County, China

Tiantai Temple stands at the highest point of Mount Jiuhua, featuring traditional Chinese architectural elements with multiple halls and ceremonial spaces.

The temple's foundation dates to 1890 during the Guangxu Emperor's reign, following earlier structures from the Tang dynasty period at this location.

The temple maintains its position as the primary Buddhist sanctuary dedicated to Ksitigarbha, drawing Buddhist practitioners for meditation and spiritual activities.

Visitors can reach the temple complex through a mountain cable car system, with regular bus connections available from surrounding tourist areas.

The State Council of China designated this temple as a National Key Buddhist Temple in 1983, recognizing its significance in Han Chinese Buddhism.

Inception: 1890

Architectural style: Chinese architecture

GPS coordinates: 30.57242,117.77678

Latest update: March 4, 2025 02:47

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