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Tǎyuàn Temple

塔院寺 Tǎyuàn Sì

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About

The white stupa in the centre of Tǎyuàn Temple has become a symbol of Wǔtái Shān.

Tayuan Temple is located in the central area of Taihuai town in Mount Wutai, Shanxi Province, China. Tayuan Temple was originally a stupa of Xiantong Temple. The stupa, named the Great White Pagoda, was constructed in the 6th year of DaDe reign of the Yuan dynasty. In the 5th year of Yongle reign of the Ming dynasty (1407AD), it was expanded to a temple and got its name as Tayuan Temple. It is listed in the Major Historical and Cultural Sites Protected in Shanxi Province, China.
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Map of Tǎyuàn Temple

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