Guangyuan Temple's Main Hall
Date: Early 20th century photographers: Sekino Sada and
Takeshima Takuichi
Source: Jehol (Zayu Takara Publication, 1934)
Guangyuan Temple was built in 1780 during the reign of Emperor Qianlong. Emperor Qianlong wrote the inscription "Guangyuan Temple" on the gate board. Located on the east side of Puyou Temple, the buildings in Guangyuan Temple followed the Han Chinese style. The five-bay main hall houses the statues of the Buddhas of the Past, Present, and Future. The seven-bay rear hall is the residence of the temple's abbot—Living Buddha Normanhan.
Anyuan Temple was built in 1764 during the reign of Emperor Qianlong. Modeled on Gulzha Temple on the banks of the Yili River in Xinjiang, it is also known as Yili Temple. It was built for the Dashiwa tribe of Mongolians to practice religious activities. Later it became the place for the Mongolian princes and aristocrats to pay tribute to the emperor or to participate in celebrations. Anyuan Temple occupies an area of 26,000 square meters, consisting of buildings such as the main gate, the stele pavilion, Pudu Hall, and the back gate.
Anyuan Temple's Main Gate
Date: Early 20th century photographers: Sekino Sada and
Takeshima Takuichi
Source: Jehol (Zayu Takara Publication, 1934)
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