Temple will offer all visitors rare experiences
2 years, 4 months ago

Temple will offer all visitors rare experiences

China Daily  

A monk fans himself in front of one of the temple's deity statues. So, when I learned of another temple in Beijing, with all the charms of the Lama Temple, but without the myriad tourists, my curiosity piqued. The White Cloud Temple, or Baiyun Temple, is one of the largest and oldest examples of a Taoist temple and monastery in China, and home to the Chinese Taoist Association. The temple was first established in mid-eighth century during the Tang Dynasty and soon became one of the most important Taoist temples in China. The temple offers everything you would expect, but it also contains some unique and captivating experiences.

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Spirit of vitalization
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Spirit of vitalization

China Daily  

At a reopening ceremony held in late June at the Qinglian Temple in Jincheng, Shanxi province, experts introduce the restoration techniques applied in the temple, which was damaged by heavy rain in 2021.ZHU XINGXIN/CHINA DAILY Restoration and protection of ancient structures shows a community determined to succeed, report Wang Qian and Zhu Xingxin in Jincheng, Shanxi province. Following its reopening …

Spirit of vitalization
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Spirit of vitalization

China Daily  

At a reopening ceremony held in late June at the Qinglian Temple in Jincheng, Shanxi province, experts introduce the restoration techniques applied in the temple, which was damaged by heavy rain in 2021.ZHU XINGXIN/CHINA DAILY Restoration and protection of ancient structures shows a community determined to succeed, report Wang Qian and Zhu Xingxin in Jincheng, Shanxi province. Following its reopening …

Spirit of vitalization
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Spirit of vitalization

China Daily  

At a reopening ceremony held in late June at the Qinglian Temple in Jincheng, Shanxi province, experts introduce the restoration techniques applied in the temple, which was damaged by heavy rain in 2021.ZHU XINGXIN/CHINA DAILY Restoration and protection of ancient structures shows a community determined to succeed, report Wang Qian and Zhu Xingxin in Jincheng, Shanxi province. Following its reopening …

Spirit of vitalization
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Spirit of vitalization

China Daily  

At a reopening ceremony held in late June at the Qinglian Temple in Jincheng, Shanxi province, experts introduce the restoration techniques applied in the temple, which was damaged by heavy rain in 2021.ZHU XINGXIN/CHINA DAILY Restoration and protection of ancient structures shows a community determined to succeed, report Wang Qian and Zhu Xingxin in Jincheng, Shanxi province. Following its reopening …

Mountain retreat
1 year, 9 months ago

Mountain retreat

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A bird's-eye view of the complex. "We've strived to make it traditional, yet contemporary," says Liu, who has spent six years on the project, approved by the local government to enhance the experience of travelers in this wilderness-bound area. "Strictly speaking, it is not a Zen temple, but it is a place that is meant for people to meditate in, …

Temple will offer all visitors rare experiences
2 years, 4 months ago

Temple will offer all visitors rare experiences

China Daily  

A monk fans himself in front of one of the temple's deity statues. So, when I learned of another temple in Beijing, with all the charms of the Lama Temple, but without the myriad tourists, my curiosity piqued. The White Cloud Temple, or Baiyun Temple, is one of the largest and oldest examples of a Taoist temple and monastery in …

Temples witness a transformation
2 years, 7 months ago

Temples witness a transformation

China Daily  

Fayuan Temple, built in the year 645, is known for its lilac blossoms. "Walking through these ancient structures is a good way of experiencing and imagining residents' lives in ancient times, as temples symbolized people's beliefs," Lin said. For example, renowned Indian poet Rabindranath Tagore and his Chinese counterpart Xu Zhimo visited Fayuan Temple together in 1924. Repair work at …

Temples witness a transformation
2 years, 7 months ago

Temples witness a transformation

China Daily  

Hongluo Temple in Beijing's Huairou district is known for its ginkgo trees. Repairs improve conditions for hutong residents Visitors to Beijing during the 1930s would probably have been recommended by tour guides to visit some of the city's temples during their stay. Nowadays, hutong, or alleyways, are considered a symbol of the Chinese capital's urban planning, architecture and local people's …

Temples witness a transformation
2 years, 7 months ago

Temples witness a transformation

China Daily  

Fayuan Temple, built in the year 645, is known for its lilac blossoms. "Walking through these ancient structures is a good way of experiencing and imagining residents' lives in ancient times, as temples symbolized people's beliefs," Lin said. For example, renowned Indian poet Rabindranath Tagore and his Chinese counterpart Xu Zhimo visited Fayuan Temple together in 1924. Repair work at …

Temples witness a transformation
2 years, 7 months ago

Temples witness a transformation

China Daily  

Hongluo Temple in Beijing's Huairou district is known for its ginkgo trees. Repairs improve conditions for hutong residents Visitors to Beijing during the 1930s would probably have been recommended by tour guides to visit some of the city's temples during their stay. Nowadays, hutong, or alleyways, are considered a symbol of the Chinese capital's urban planning, architecture and local people's …

Temples witness a transformation
2 years, 7 months ago

Temples witness a transformation

China Daily  

Hongluo Temple in Beijing's Huairou district is known for its ginkgo trees. Repairs improve conditions for hutong residents Visitors to Beijing during the 1930s would probably have been recommended by tour guides to visit some of the city's temples during their stay. Nowadays, hutong, or alleyways, are considered a symbol of the Chinese capital's urban planning, architecture and local people's …

Temples witness a transformation
2 years, 7 months ago

Temples witness a transformation

China Daily  

Hongluo Temple in Beijing's Huairou district is known for its ginkgo trees. Repairs improve conditions for hutong residents Visitors to Beijing during the 1930s would probably have been recommended by tour guides to visit some of the city's temples during their stay. Nowadays, hutong, or alleyways, are considered a symbol of the Chinese capital's urban planning, architecture and local people's …

Temple renovation honors heritage
3 years, 2 months ago

Temple renovation honors heritage

China Daily  

Architecture in the temple also reflects a mixture of different cultural elements; for example, as seen in this gate in the temple, traditional Chinese patterns are mixed with ancient Roman, Baroque and Hindu art. Yachts play on the water in a daily show of wind-powered elegance on a section of the Grand Canal just before Wanshou Temple, which is located …

Temple renovation honors heritage
3 years, 2 months ago

Temple renovation honors heritage

China Daily  

Architecture in the temple also reflects a mixture of different cultural elements; for example, as seen in this gate in the temple, traditional Chinese patterns are mixed with ancient Roman, Baroque and Hindu art. Yachts play on the water in a daily show of wind-powered elegance on a section of the Grand Canal just before Wanshou Temple, which is located …

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