White Horse Temple
White Horse Temple, the first Buddhist temple in the Chinese history ever since Buddhism came to China, boasts great antique architecture which has remained intact for over 1,900 years. including many halls, chambers and towers like the Hall of Heavenly Kings, Mahavira (great hero) Hall, Hall of thousand Buddhas, Mahavairocana Chamber, Tower of Bell and Drum and so on. Outside of the gate to the White Horse Temple stand two granite horses carved in the Song Dynasty following the above legend, which look composed but vigorous.
The 13-storeyed Qiyun (cloud reaching) Pagoda by the temple, is of classic beauty and in elegant taste, which belongs to the style of cubic shaped, close eaves brick pagodas. To express his thanks to the two monks and their white horse, the emperor ordered the building of a monastery which he named the White Horse Temple during the following year. Here is some guide information about White Horse Temple if you have chance to visit the White Horse Temple, The detail is following: Address: Baimasi Town, Luoyang City, Henan Admission Fee: CNY35/Person Opening hours: 7:30 a.m-17:30 p.m Contact Number: 86 379 63789053
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