Jietai Temple

China / Beijing / Mentougou /
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Jietai Temple is located 35km (22 miles) west of Beijing. Jietaisi, or temple of the ordination altar, takes its name from its famous Ming marble ordination altar. Built some 1,300 years ago, this altar is nearly 5 meters (16ft) high and is decorated with delicate and exquisite carvings.

The temple was first built in 622AD during the Tang dynasty but most of the buildings in this temple date from the Qing dynasty (1644-1911AD).
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jietai_Temple
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Coordinates:   39°52'6"N   116°4'48"E
This article was last modified 15 years ago