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Lingyin Temple Photo Tour
The Lingyin Temple is a famous Buddhist temple in China. It is also called Yunlin Temple. It locates at the northwest of the West Lake. The Lingyin Temple is between the Feilai Peak and the Beigao Peak. Full of tall trees and high mountains, Lingyin Temple is a quiet and pleasant attraction in Jiangnan area.
The Lingyin Temple was first built in 326, and it has a history of more than 1600 years. An Indian shaman came here, once seeing the elegant hills, he thought it is a place that people’s souls retreat. So he built a temple which is named Lingyin Temple (Temple of Soul’s Retreat). Now, the Lingyin Temple was repaired several times from the Qing Dynasty.
the golden stele of the Lingyin Temple
one of the main halls of the Lingyin Temple
one of the golden Buddhist statues
one Buddhist statue in the main hall
In front of the Yaoshi Hall, many people are praying for good luck.
the exquisite carving shaped like a dragon in the Lingyin Temple
Monks are taking part in the Buddhist activities.
the golden Buddhist statues in Lingyin Temple
the exquisite stone sculptures on the Peak Flown From Afar (Feilai Peak)
On the corridors of the Lingyin Temple, there are also many cute stone carvings.
