Jile Temple
Buddhist temple in Harbin, China
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Jile Temple (simplified Chinese: 极乐寺; traditional Chinese: 極樂寺; pinyin: Jílè Sì; lit. 'Temple of Bliss') of Harbin, China, is the largest Buddhist building complex in Heilongjiang and was constructed between 1921 and 1924.[1] The grounds cover 53,500 square metres and the buildings cover 5,186 square metres. It is located at No. 5 East Dazhi Street, Nangang Dist. in Harbin.[2][3] The temple was badly damaged in August 1966, during the Cultural Revolution, and later rebuilt.[4]
LocationHarbin, Heilongjiang, China
Coordinates45°46′35″N 126°39′52″E
| Jile Temple | |
|---|---|
极乐寺 | |
Jile Temple | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Buddhism |
| Sect | Chan Buddhism |
| Location | |
| Location | Harbin, Heilongjiang, China |
  Shown within Heilongjiang | |
| Coordinates | 45°46′35″N 126°39′52″E |
| Architecture | |
| Style | Chinese architecture |
| Established | 1921 |
