Jietai Temple
China /
Beijing /
Mentougou /
World
/ China
/ Beijing
/ Mentougou
World / People's Republic of China / Beijing / Beijing
buddhist temple, listed building / architectural heritage
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).
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
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 39°52'6"N 116°4'48"E
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