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Huayan Monastery
华严寺
8.2
4.8/5
15,423 reviews
based on 150 reviews
No. 7 of Best Things to Do in ShanxiOpen Opening hours of Huayan Monastery
Recommended sightseeing time: 1.5–3 hours
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No. 459 Xia Sipo Street, Datong City
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Phone:Complaint call: +86-352-2042023Ticket inquiry: +86-352-2042025Emergency number: +86-352-2042001
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Huayan Temple is located in the center of Datong. This temple was built in the 8th year of Liao Qingning Period (AD 1062). In the Daxiong Hall of Huayan Temple, you can see the groundworks of Liao Dynasty and the buildings of Jin Dynasty, as well as the statues of Ming Dynasty and the murals of Qing Dynasty. The Hall of BojiaJiaocang in the temple is the only Liao Dynasty building here. The statues from Liao Dynasty in the Hall are extremely precious. There is a double-storey pavilion-style cabinet behind the Hall of Bojiajiaocang, the upper level is for Buddha statues and Buddhist altars, and the lower layer stores for books.
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Show More ReviewsThis temple is steeped in history. The main hall is magnificent, and the Liao Dynasty architecture is quite unique. Every ancient hall is worth exploring in detail, and a guided tour is highly recommended. It's a truly fascinating experience.