Jinci

temple, China

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feature of Shanxi

  • Fogong Temple: timber pagoda
    In Shanxi: Cultural life

    Jin Memorial Hall (Jinci), some 15 miles (25 km) southwest of Taiyuan, is Shanxi’s best-known temple complex. It was originally built in the 5th century ce, and during subsequent periods it served as a monastery and as the centre for several religious cults. Another major attraction is the…

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