Huayan Temple, Buddhist temple in Datong, China.
The temple complex spans 66,000 square meters and contains two main sections: the Upper Temple functioning as an active monastery and the Lower Temple serving as a museum.
Following its establishment in 1038 during the Liao Dynasty, the temple underwent reconstruction in 1140 under the Jin Dynasty after suffering war damage.
The Mahavira Hall displays five central Buddha statues crafted in Beijing during the Ming Dynasty, along with twenty-one Qing Dynasty period frescos on its walls.
Visitors can reach the temple complex via bus number 38 from central Datong, with guided tours available to explore both the Upper and Lower Temple sections.
The temple includes an underground palace beneath its 43-meter wooden Huayan Pagoda, which stands as China's second-largest pure wooden tenon and mortise structure.
Location: Datong
Inception: 1140
Architectural style: Chinese architecture
Website: http://sxdthys.com
GPS coordinates: 40.09144,113.28899
Latest update: May 11, 2025 07:33
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