Zhaoshan Temple
Buddhist temple in Xiangtan, China
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Zhaoshan Temple (Chinese: 昭山寺; pinyin: Zhāoshān Sì) is a Buddhist temple located on Mount Zhao, in Xiangtan, Hunan, China.[1][2]
LocationMount Zhao, Xiangtan, Hunan
Coordinates27°58′03″N 113°00′11″E
| Zhaoshan Temple | |
|---|---|
昭山寺 | |
Zhaoshan Temple | |
  Location within Hunan  Location within China | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Buddhism |
| Sect | Chan Buddhism |
| Location | |
| Location | Mount Zhao, Xiangtan, Hunan |
| Coordinates | 27°58′03″N 113°00′11″E |
| Architecture | |
| Style | Chinese architecture |
| Established | Tang dynasty (618–907) |
| Completed | 2017 (reconstruction) |
History
Architecture
Zhaoshan Temple is built along the up and down of Mount Zhao and divided into the central, east and west routes.[1][2] Zhaoshan Temple faces south with the Four Heavenly Kings Hall, Mahavira Hall, and the Guanyin Hall along the central axis of the complex. On both sides of the central axis are Bell Tower, Drum Tower and ring-rooms.[1][2]
There is a millennium ginkgo tree in the temple.[1][2] There are dozens of Qing dynasty (1644–1911) steles in the temple.[1][2]
Gallery
