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Huiji Temple, Buddhist temple in Mount Putuo, China

Located at the summit of Mount Putuo, Huiji Temple features horizontal halls spanning 6,188 square meters with 145 buildings in Eastern Zhejiang architectural style.

The temple originated during the Ming Dynasty by monk Yuanhui, and underwent major expansion in 1793 during the Qing Dynasty's Qianlong period.

The Mahavira Hall contains statues of Sakyamuni, Ananda, Kassapa Buddha, and Twenty Protective Devas, representing core elements of Buddhist teachings.

Visitors can reach the temple by climbing 1,088 stone steps or taking a cable car, with operating hours from 05:20 to 17:30 daily.

The Guanyin Hall displays 123 stone carvings of the deity, each based on paintings from different Chinese dynasties.

Location: Zhoushan

Inception: 1793

Architectural style: Chinese architecture

GPS coordinates: 30.01336,122.38597

Latest update: March 6, 2025 17:51

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