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Lingyan Temple, Yuxian 蔚州灵岩寺Yùzhōu Língyán Sì
National heritage site · Zhangjiakou, Hebei
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Days to budget
- Half a day
- City
- Zhangjiakou
- Region
- Hebei
- Type
- Heritage
- Listed as
- National heritage site
About Lingyan Temple, Yuxian
A Ming Buddhist temple rebuilt in 1441 and probably founded with imperial approval by the eunuch Wang Zhen; its ceilings, caissons and screens resemble those of Zhihua Temple in Beijing. The Tianwang (Dizang) Hall, Daxiong Hall and side halls survive, and the compound was used by the county's food company until restoration began in 2008. Since the old-town scenic area opened in 2016 it has been a visitor attraction, with an exhibition on Yuxian's grain-farming culture and an underground chamber to see.
How to get to Lingyan Temple, Yuxian
On Gulou West Street inside the walled old town of Yuxian; Yuxian is about 105 km south-south-west of Zhangjiakou railway station and about two hours' drive from Beijing's western sixth ring road.
Nearby
Also within 20 km: Zhenwu Temple, Yuxian 蔚州真武庙 (under 10 km), Changping Granary, Yuxian 蔚州常平仓 (under 10 km), Yuzhou Old Town and City Wall 蔚州古城 (under 10 km), Yuzhou Yuhuang Pavilion 蔚州玉皇阁 (under 10 km), Nan'an Temple Pagoda 南安寺塔 (under 10 km), Guandi Temple, Yuxian 蔚县关帝庙 (under 10 km).
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