Hongluo Temple

Buddhist temple in Beijing, China
40°22′32″N 116°37′13″E / 40.37556°N 116.62028°E / 40.37556; 116.62028

The Hongluo Temple (Chinese: 红螺寺; pinyin: Hongluo Si) is one of the largest and most extensive Buddhist temples located in northern Beijing.[1] It was first established during the Tang dynasty (618–907 AD);[1] however, it was rebuilt many times later, notably during the Ming dynasty.[2] The temple is located at the southern foot of the Hongluo Mountain, and covers an area of 7 hectares (17 acres).[1] Its name, Hongluo Temple, is also translated as "Red Snail Temple".

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  1. ^ a b c Hongluo Temple. China.org
  2. ^ Hongluo Temple. Tour Beijing
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