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Buddhas, Longxing Temple, Zhengding, Hebei



These Buddhas (佛) are part of the exquisite collection at Longxing Temple (隆兴寺), Zhengding, Hebei (河北, 正定).

Pagoda, Bailin Temple, Zhaoxian, Hebei



The pagoda (塔) is the only ancient part of Bailin Temple (柏林寺), Zhaoxian, Hebei (河北, 赵县).

Twin Pagodas, Yongzuo Temple, Taiyuan, Shanxi



The Twin Pagodas (双塔) are at now-secularized Yongzuo Temple (永祚寺), Taiyuan, Shanxi (山西, 太原市).

Thousand-Armed Guanyins, Chongshan Temple, Taiyuan, Shanxi



Thousand-Armed Guanyin (千手观音), Chongshan Temple (崇善寺), Taiyuan, Shanxi (山西, 太原市)

Main Gate, Huang Miao, Taiyuan, Shanxi



The Main Gate (大门) may be the only authentic remnant of Huang Miao (皇庙), Taiyuan, Shanxi (山西, 太原市).

Roof Detail, Xuanzhong Temple, Jiaochengxian, Shanxi



This detail is on the roof of the Main Hall at Xuanzhong Temple (玄中寺), Jiaochengxian, Shanxi (山西, 交城县).

Wenshu Pusa, Shuxiang Temple, Wutai Shan, Shanxi



Wutai Shan, Shanxi (山西, 五台山), is dedicated to Manjushri Bodhisattva (Wenshu Pusa=文殊菩萨). This figure at Shuxiang Temple (殊像寺) is the most magnificent figure of the Bodhisattva on the mountain.

Stupa, Tayuan Temple, Wutai Shan, Shanxi



The Stupa at Tayuan Temple (塔院寺) is the symbol of Wutai Shan, Shanxi (山西, 五台山).

Bronze Hall, Xiantong Temple, Wutai Shan, Shanxi



The Bronze Hall is near the rear of Xiantong Temple (显通寺), Wutai Shan, Shanxi (山西, 五台山). The inside is lined with small bronze Buddhas.

Steles, Pusa Peak, Wutai Shan, Shanxi



These steles stand in the courtyard at Pusa Peak (菩萨顶), Wutai Shan, Shanxi (山西, 五台山).

Main Hall, Guangzong Temple, Wutai Shan, Shanxi



The pretty little main hall at Guangzong Temple (广宗寺), Wutai Shan, Shanxi (山西, 五台山)

Hall and Flowers, Yuanzhao Temple, Wutai Shan, Shanxi



Summer flowers in front of the first hall at Yuanzhao Temple (圆照寺), Wutai Shan, Shanxi (山西, 五台山)

Buddha in a Lotus, Luohou Temple, Wutai Shan, Shanxi



Luohou Temple (罗喉寺) on Wutai Shan in Shanxi (山西, 五台山) is famed for this Buddha in a mechanical lotus that opens and closes.

Gate, Shifang Hall, Wutai Shan, Shanxi



The front gate of Shifang Hall (十方堂) on Wutai Shan, Shanxi (山西, 五台山) has Tibet-style decorations.

Main Hall, Dailuo Peak, Wutai Shan, Shanxi



The main hall is in a shady courtyard at Dailuo Peak (黛螺顶), Wutai Shan, Shanxi (山西, 五台山).

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