Xuanmiao Temple
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Xuanmiao Temple (Chinese:
The street along the east–west direction in front of the temple is called Guanqian Street, a famed business pedestrian street in Suzhou. A lane called Gong Xiang (宫巷) along north–south direction leads directly to the gate.
History
[edit]Xuanmiao Temple was founded in Xianning 2nd year (AD 276), Western Jin dynasty, and was initially named "Zhenqing Daoyuan" (
The first structure of the temple that visitors see is the Zheng Shan Men. It is built entirely from wood. The Zheng Shan Men is aligned south to north, with the main entrance facing south. It has two side entrances, in the east and west. The temple dates back to the Tang dynasty. It suffered some damages in the eighteenth century and had to be rebuilt in 1775. The temple houses six statues of Taoist gods. There are also idols of four marshals and two generals. The temple's flank has a tablet commemorating the restoration of the temple.[1]
Gallery
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San Qing Hall
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Xuanmiao Temple at night
References
[edit]- ^ "Xuanmiao Taoist Temple (Temple of Mystery)". Travel China Guide. Retrieved 10 February 2014.