Chinese Buddhist Architecture
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The Buddhist temple is the holy place where Buddhist doctrine is maintained. Differing from other religions' temples, Chinese Buddhist temples have many characteristics of their own. For example, similar to Chinese palaces and dwelling houses, they are comprised of a number of small yards. The oldest temple in China - White Horse Temple is a typical example of this.
The architectural styles of Buddhist temples in China were mainly formed in three periods: Han Dynasty (206BC-220), Northern and Southern Dynasties (386-589), and Tang Dynasty (618-907). The first period sees the retention of Indian styles. In the second period, wooden framework was added to the original styles. In the third period, the styles of Buddhist temples were totally Sinicized and the pavilion-like pagoda, which is unique to China, became popular.
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Asked by Mickey Sim from SINGAPORE | Jun. 21, 2016 08:54Reply
Please advise the top ten should visit buddhist temples in china.
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Answered by Richards from ITALY | Jun. 21, 2016 20:37
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1. Feihong Pagoda in Hongdong County Shanxi Province
2. Songyue Pagoda in Dengfeng City
3. Qianxun Pagoda in Dali City
4. Yingxian Wooden Pagoda in Shanxi Province
5. Big Wild Goose Pagoda in Xi'an City
6. Leifeng Pagoda in Hangzhou City
7. Tiger Hill Pagoda in Suzhou City
8. Six Harmonies Pagoda in Hangzhou City
9. Bao'en Temple Pagoda in Suzhou City
10. Iron Pagoda in Kaifeng City
2. Songyue Pagoda in Dengfeng City
3. Qianxun Pagoda in Dali City
4. Yingxian Wooden Pagoda in Shanxi Province
5. Big Wild Goose Pagoda in Xi'an City
6. Leifeng Pagoda in Hangzhou City
7. Tiger Hill Pagoda in Suzhou City
8. Six Harmonies Pagoda in Hangzhou City
9. Bao'en Temple Pagoda in Suzhou City
10. Iron Pagoda in Kaifeng City