Tongwadian, Buddhist temple in Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, China
The Tongwadian temple complex includes multiple halls, a bell tower, drum tower, and a thirteen-story pagoda reaching 42 meters in height.
Constructed during the Ming dynasty between 1436 and 1449, the temple endured significant damage during the Cultural Revolution, with only the main hall surviving.
The Śūraṅgama Pagoda, built in 1641, draws its name from Buddhist texts and represents traditional Chinese religious architectural principles.
The temple received recognition as a National Key Buddhist Temple in 1983, making it an established destination for religious studies and Buddhist practices.
During World War II, pilots used the temple's Śūraṅgama Pagoda as a navigation marker while flying over the Hump air route.
Location: Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture
GPS coordinates: 25.97455,100.36826
Latest update: March 9, 2025 00:54
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