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[2024 Tianjin Attraction] Travel Guide for Dule Temple (Updated Sep)

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Address:

No. 41, Wuding Street, Jixian County, Tianjin (West of Ancient Street)

Opening times:

Opens at 08:00-18:00(Tickets available until 17:30)Open

Recommended sightseeing time:

1-2 hours

Phone:

022-29142907,022-29142904

Li Bai's authentic works shocked Liang Sicheng. How amazing is this place?

❓❗|||In 1932, Liang Sicheng set off on a journey to investigate Song and Liao architecture. The first group of Liao Dynasty buildings he investigated was the Dule Temple in Jixian County, Tianjin. The idea of retracing the Liang-Lin route has been around for a long time. Dule Temple is the closest stop to Beijing. There are few train services, but it is convenient to take a bus from Sihui. It takes 1.5 hours to reach Jizhou, and you can take a taxi to Dule Temple. It is about 100 kilometers from downtown Beijing, so it is more convenient to drive. Dule Temple was built in the Sui Dynasty and was rebuilt in the second year of the Liao Dynasty. The existing Guanyin Pavilion and Mountain Gate occupy two seats in the eight major Liao structures. They inherit the legacy of the Tang Dynasty and start the construction of the Song Dynasty. Liang Sicheng praised it as an "unsurpassed national treasure". The filming location of Black Wukong also has the figure of Dule Temple.

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Dule Temple, Tianjin | A thousand-year-old temple worth visiting.

Dule Temple, also known as Dafo Temple, is located in Jizhou District, Tianjin, China. It is one of the three remaining Liao Dynasty temples in China and one of the existing famous ancient buildings. Dule Temple is a thousand-year-old temple, the earliest history can be traced back to the tenth year of Zhen Guan The two oldest existing buildings in the temple, the Shanmen and the Guanyin Pavilion, were both rebuilt in the second year of the reign of Liao Shengzong. In the 19th year of the Republic of China, Dule Temple became famous at home and abroad because it was successively investigated and published by Japanese scholar Guan Ye Zhen and Chinese scholar Liang Sicheng. Dule Temple is divided into three parts: east, middle and west; The east and west parts are the monks' rooms and the palace, and the middle part is the main body of the temple, consisting of the Shanmen, the Guanyin Pavilion and the Shanmen. Shanmen is the earliest existing Wudian top Shanmen in China. Shanmen is three rooms wide and two rooms deep. The middle part is a hall. The two ends of the ridge are original objects of the Liao Dynasty. The two slightly spaced rooms in front of Shanmen are two Liao Dynasty colored clay sculptures of Vajra, commonly known as "Heng" and "Ha" generals. The two slightly spaced rooms behind are colored murals of the "Four Heavenly Kings" painted in the Qing Dynasty. Now as one of the locations of Black Myth: Wukong, it is too popular 🎫Ticket combo 50 yuan (Baita Temple, Dule Temple, Confucius Temple, Luban Temple, Drum Tower) can be checked in together

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The stunning "Black Myth: Wukong" | Dule Temple, where ancient Chinese architecture shines.

🌟【Dule Temple Introduction】🌟 Hidden in the bustling city of Tianjin is the thousand-year-old Dule Temple, which quietly tells the story of the Liao and Song dynasties. As the earliest existing wooden pagoda-style building in China, the eaves and brackets of the Guanyin Pavilion, and every brick and tile, reveal the vicissitudes and mystery of history. 👀 💰【Cost Guide】💰 The tickets are affordable, with adults only needing to pay a few dozen yuan, and students and seniors enjoying discounts. The incense in the temple is voluntary, so you can enjoy your spiritual journey without any burden. 💸 📅【Travel Plan】📅 It is recommended to set off in the early morning to avoid the peak of the crowd, pay homage to the ancient temple first, and feel the tranquility of the first ray of sunlight shining on the thousand-year-old ancient wood. In the afternoon, you can stroll around the Ancient Culture Street, taste authentic Tianjin snacks, and perfectly integrate ancient and modern tours. 🚶‍♀️🍜 🎒【Travel Essentials】🎒 - Comfortable walking shoes, although the ancient temple is not large, every step is stepping on history. - Sunscreen & sun hat, sunscreen is essential in summer. - Small camera or mobile phone tripod, capture every moment of light and shadow. 📷 📸【Photo Check-in】📸 - The front of the Guanyin Pavilion, the beauty of symmetry, is shocking. - The ancient trees are towering, and they are interesting with the red walls and green tiles. - The stele forest in the temple is a paradise for calligraphy lovers. 🍽️【Food Recommendations】🍽️ Don't forget to go to the Ancient Culture Street to taste Goubuli Buns, Erduoyan Fried Rice Cake, and the hot pancake fruit. Every bite is Tianjin flavor! 🥟🥞 🏨【Accommodation Recommendations】🎒 Choose a hotel near the city center or Wudadao. You can also stroll the streets at night to experience Tianjin's nightlife and Western style. 🛌 💡【Tips】💡 - Keep quiet in the temple and respect religious beliefs. - Spring and autumn are the best seasons to visit, with pleasant weather and picturesque scenery.

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Dule Temple | The Dharma transmission of Bao Guang by Fa Yin Wuzhong, completed a grand structure towering in Yuyang

The ancient name 'Ji' has undergone several changes and finally became the name of the ancient city of Wuzhong under Pan Mountain. 💫A magnificent Liao Dynasty structure, Dule Temple, has almost become synonymous with Jizhou; when people see the thousand-year-old Liao Dynasty statue of Guanyin, a corner of the bold northern dynasty vividly appears before their eyes. The Guanyin Pavilion and the Shanmen, both Liao Dynasty structures, with their deep eaves and robust yet refined beams, illustrate the essence of Liao Dynasty wooden architecture that inherited Tang and initiated Song styles. ✨Dule Temple, a national treasure, is precisely summarized by Liang Sicheng's phrase 'Inheriting the legacy of the Tang Dynasty and initiating the construction style of the Song Dynasty.' It holds several firsts in Chinese architectural history, such as the first example of Pu Pai Fang, the first wooden caisson, and the first forked column construction, all of which have epoch-making significance. 💫When people see the majestic figure of the Guanyin Pavilion from afar on the street, they can imagine the astonishment of Kwan Yat Sing when he first saw the Guanyin Pavilion in the narrow streets. 📸Entering the Shanmen, the deep eaves fully display the essence of Liao Dynasty architecture. The Shanmen has three bays in width and four rafters in depth, with a single-eaved hipped roof, and is a relic from the second year of the Liao Tonghe period, which is 984 AD, making it the oldest among the Shanmen with hipped roofs. The plaque 'Dule Temple' was inscribed by Yan Song, vigorous and powerful, very fitting to the profound heritage of Dule Temple. 💫In the corners of the Shanmen are the painted sculptures of Naluoyan Tian and Mizhi Jin'gang, excellent works of Liao Dynasty painted sculptures, with dynamic and majestic muscle lines, full of vitality. ✨The Guanyin Pavilion, with five bays in width and four bays in depth, with a nine-ridge top pavilion, is also a relic from the second year of the Liao Tonghe period. It appears as a two-story but is actually a three-story pavilion, towering and massive, with 152 dougong brackets dazzling the eyes, making it a grand structure of the Liao Dynasty. The painted sculptures inside the pavilion are masterpieces, with the 16-meter-high eleven-faced Guanyin statue being the pinnacle of Liao Dynasty painted sculptures. The two attendant Bodhisattvas are also masterpieces, with elegant and serene expressions. 💡The plaque 'Guanyin Pavilion' is said to be handwritten by Li Bai, while Qianlong's 'Pumen Xiangjie' and Xianfeng's 'Juzu Yuancheng' also show the Qing emperors' attention to this temple. 📿Inside the pavilion, there are murals of Arhats, works from the Yuan Dynasty, but they were extensively repainted in the Ming Dynasty and covered with white lime in the Qing Dynasty. The reverse sitting Guanyin on the back is a Ming Dynasty painted sculpture, and the two guardian deities are said to be Weituo and Guan Yu, which is worth mentioning. ✨In the eaves paintings outside the Guanyin Pavilion, there are also details to be found, such as the Western-style streets painted by modern craftsmen and the scaffolding painted by workers during the renovation in the 1990s, all traces of the thousand-year changes of Dule Temple. 💫The Qing Dynasty palace on the east side preserves a large number of steles inscribed by Qianlong, showing his love and attention to Dule Temple. However, because of this, Dule Temple was a forbidden area during the Qing Dynasty.

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Dule Temple in Jizhou, a Buddhist sanctuary through time

🌟【Historical Accumulation, Ancient Charm】🌟 Dule Temple, a millennium-old temple built during the Sui Dynasty, has endured the vicissitudes of life and still shines brightly today. As a national AAAA-level tourist attraction and a key national cultural relic protection unit, every brick and tile here tells the weight of history.🕰️ 🏮【Majestic Mountain Gate, Vajra Guardians】🏮 Entering the mountain gate, the imposing 'Heng Ha Er Jiang' on both sides guard this Buddhist sanctuary. The colorful murals of the Four Heavenly Kings from the Qing Dynasty are mesmerizing.🎨 🌈【Guanyin Pavilion, Wooden Structure Wonder】🌈 The Guanyin Pavilion, standing 23 meters tall, is the oldest wooden structure pavilion-style building in China. The unique design of 24 types of dougong is breathtaking. The plaque inscribed by Li Bai, 'Guanyin Pavilion,' adds infinite charm to this building.🌸 🎭【Mural Treasures, Buddhist World】🎭 The murals painted in the Yuan Dynasty and repainted in the Ming Dynasty cover a total area of 142.85 square meters, showcasing the solemnity of the Sixteen Arhats and the Two Ming Kings of Buddhism. The central eleven-faced Guanyin statue seems to be telling the story of the Buddhist world.🎨 🏞️【Royal Palace, Imperial Inscriptions】🏞️ The Qianlong Palace within the temple houses 28 imperial inscriptions by Qianlong, the largest and most complete collection of royal calligraphy in China.📜 🌟【A Spiritual Baptism】🌟 Step into Dule Temple in Jizhou, feel the charm of the millennium-old temple, and let your soul be purified and elevated in this Buddhist sanctuary.🙏

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Beijing is just an hour's drive away, find a small town to wander slowly

This Dragon Boat Festival, avoid the crowds and choose a small town to wander slowly, I chose Jizhou in Tianjin. It's only an hour's drive from Beijing, the journey is friendly, and you can return on the same day, a treasure of a small town that is great to explore. 🗺️Recommended Route 👉Morning: Dule Temple ➡️ White Pagoda Temple ➡️ Confucian Temple ➡️ Ban Temple ➡️ Drum Tower Square 👉Afternoon: Mountain and Water Castle ➡️ Xijingyu Cultural Village ➡️ Mars Coffee Landing Project ➡️ Devil's City 🎫Tickets: Dule Temple and several temples nearby are close to each other, it is more cost-effective to buy a joint ticket. Four attractions for 50r, the discounted online ticket is 40r Transportation 🚄Train: Outbound k7783 7:19 Beijing-Jizhou North Return 16:21 Jizhou Station-Beijing (the last high-speed train of the day, be sure to note the time) For the outbound trip, be sure to choose Jizhou North Station, which is closer to Dule Temple 🚗Self-driving: From the eastern side of Beijing such as Chaoyang, Shunyi, Tongzhou, Daxing, it basically takes about an hour to arrive.

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Dule Temple in Tianjin

Inheriting the legacy of the Tang Dynasty and initiating the construction style of the Song Dynasty, it has a history of a thousand years and is truly a supreme holy site. It is also known as a rare treasure, the Dule Temple.

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The ancient temple of Dule Temple is worth a visit

Dule Temple, also known as the Great Buddha Temple, is one of the three remaining Liao Dynasty temples in China, and it is also one of the famous ancient buildings that exist today. Although Dule Temple is a millennium-old famous temple, its history is quite obscure, with origins that cannot be traced. The earliest historical records of the temple date back to the tenth year of the Zhenguan era. Dule Temple is located on the north side of West Street in Jizhou District, originally built during the Tang Dynasty and rebuilt in the second year of the Tonghe era of the Liao Dynasty. The existing structures include the mountain gate, Guanyin Pavilion, the eleven-faced Guanyin, attendant Bodhisattvas, and Vajra figures. Its historical, scientific, and artistic values have impressed experts both at home and abroad, making it a unique treasure in the country. Mr. Chen Mingda, an ancient architecture scholar, once commented on the architecture of Dule Temple: 'The two buildings of Dule Temple (the mountain gate and Guanyin Pavilion) rank seventh in the age of existing ancient buildings in the country, but in terms of technical excellence and artistic quality, they should both be considered first. They can be described as the best of the best in existing ancient buildings, the finest example.' The mountain gate of Dule Temple is the earliest existing example of a Wu-dian style mountain gate in China. It is three bays wide and two bays deep, with the central bay serving as a passageway, the main entrance to the temple. A plaque hanging on the front of the mountain gate bears the three characters for 'Dule Temple,' written by Yan Song, a Grand Scholar of the Wuying Hall during the Ming Dynasty. Looking north from the mountain gate, one can see the main structure of Dule Temple, the Guanyin Pavilion. The Guanyin Pavilion is the earliest existing wooden multi-storied building in China, with a hip-and-gable roof. The upper part of the pavilion's front bears a plaque with the calligraphy 'Guanyin Pavilion,' written by the Tang Dynasty poet Li Bai. The lower part bears a plaque with the inscription 'Fully Accomplished,' written by the Xianfeng Emperor of the Qing Dynasty. Inside the pavilion, there are statues of the eleven-faced Guanyin, attendant Bodhisattvas, the Guanyin of the Sea Island, and the Garan deity. The main statue of the eleven-faced Guanyin is 16 meters tall, and the pavilion has four-cornered and hexagonal wells, allowing the Guanyin statue to pass through the second and third floors, reaching the top of the pavilion's 'Douba' caisson. It is one of the largest existing clay standing statues in China. On both sides of the Guanyin statue, there is an attendant Bodhisattva. The faces are full, the shapes are symmetrical, the lines are smooth, and the postures are graceful. They are in line with the Tang Dynasty's paintings of court ladies and are treasures of Liao Dynasty sculpture art. The lower walls of the Guanyin Pavilion are adorned with murals, which take the Buddhist Sixteen Arhats as the theme, interspersed with Buddhist myths, secular subjects, and images of believers, forming a group of large-scale paintings with independent content that are interconnected. According to experts, these murals have a Yuan Dynasty style and were repainted during the Ming Dynasty. From the perspective of painting art, they are considered first-class in the country. Dule Temple

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A half-day trip to Jizhou flashed on Saturday, visiting the unique Dule Temple among the eight great Liao structures

After returning from Shanxi, I couldn't stop thinking about the ancient Liao architecture. After checking the information, I found that two of the eight great Liao structures are located within an hour's drive from Beijing, so I decisively planned the trip and set off immediately. Transportation 1. Self-driving: About an hour and a half around Beijing, there might be a slight traffic jam near Dule Temple if you come later. 2. Train: There are not as many trains as the usual intercity ones, so it's advised to plan ahead. There are two direct trains from Beijing at 7 am, one high-speed and one regular, with about half an hour difference in travel time, so you can choose for yourself. There are fewer trains for the return journey, and you have to wait until 4 pm for the high-speed train. (Note: Jizhou Station is actually further from the city center than Jizhou North Station, which is different from most cities) 3. Bus: There are quite a few trips back and forth between Sihui and Jizhou Bus Station, which can be checked on the WeChat mini-program 'Passenger Transport World'. Since I was traveling alone and public transport was convenient, I didn't choose to drive. I took the high-speed train C131 at 6:52 am, arriving at Dule Temple just after 8 am to avoid the peak of the crowd. Then I visited and took the bus back at noon. Eat To get to Dule Temple earlier, I only had some dry food in the morning. At around 10 am, I went to the popular online 'Sangzi Doupi Breakfast', located on the road from Dule Temple to White Pagoda Temple. It's only a few hundred meters away, within walking distance. The way of eating Doupi with fried dough is indeed new to me, and it felt okay, but it wasn't exceptionally delicious. Dule Temple 1. If you have no understanding of ancient architecture, it's suggested to do some homework. For example, the difference between Liao Dynasty architecture and Ming-Qing architecture (which is mostly seen in Beijing). Moreover, Dule Temple was also the first stop of Liang Sicheng's field survey of ancient buildings. 2. Although I have seen it countless times in books and videos, standing under the mountain gate and looking up at the huge dougong and flying eaves inherited from the late Tang Dynasty still deeply moved me. 3. Like the Wooden Pagoda in Ying County, Dule Temple's dougong does not have bird nets. You can see birds flying around, chirping, adding a lot of vitality to this thousand-year-old temple. Just staying there quietly for a while is also very beautiful. Other 1. The White Pagoda Temple happened to be freshly painted after maintenance, which was a bit too white. However, it's not too far away, so you can visit it if you have time. 2. As for the Lu Ban Temple and the Confucian Temple, since I have visited similar buildings in Beijing more often and the feedback online is generally average, I didn't go. 3. The overall urban construction of Jizhou is quite old, but once you enter the tourist area, it suddenly becomes 'textured'. This is very similar to the Wooden Pagoda in Ying County.

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What to see and how to look at the Dule Temple in Jizhou, this article is enough for your preview

The Dule Temple is one of the first batch of national key cultural relics protection units announced by the State Council, and one of the three most completely preserved Liao Dynasty temples in China. Its mountain gate, Guanyin Pavilion, and the eleven-faced Guanyin statue are considered to be peerless artistic treasures. Guanyin Pavilion The Guanyin Pavilion, rebuilt in the second year of the Tonghe era of the Liao Dynasty (984), is the oldest existing wooden structure pavilion in China. The pavilion is five bays wide and four bays deep, with a total height of 23 meters, three floors, and a hip-and-gable roof. The design of the Guanyin Pavilion is ingenious, with the entire structure built around the central giant Guanyin statue. Twenty-eight columns form two concentric circles, connected by beams and brackets to form a whole, giving the building tremendous earthquake resistance. The brackets, due to different positions and functions, come in twenty-four styles, making the architecture even more imposing and magnificent. The Guanyin Pavilion currently preserves three historical plaques: 'Guanyin's Pavilion' written by the Tang Dynasty poet Li Bai, 'Pumen Fragrant Realm' written by Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty, and 'Fully Accomplished' written by Emperor Xianfeng of the Qing Dynasty. Guanyin Pavilion Statues In the center of the Guanyin Pavilion, on the Sumeru pedestal, stand three Liao Dynasty statues. The main statue, known as the eleven-faced Guanyin due to the ten small Buddha heads on its crown plus the main face, is 16.08 meters high and is the largest existing clay standing statue in China. There are two angles to view the Guanyin statue. One is to stand in the main hall and look up, where the majesty of the statue and the ingenuity of the building structure, especially the right hand of Guanyin that is raised, become apparent. When the light is good, the hand appears particularly bright, as if bathed in light, which is quite magical. However, from this angle, it is impossible to see the ten faces on the crown and the facial expressions. The other angle is to stand at the mountain gate and look up at the Guanyin Pavilion, where, if your eyesight is good, you can see the eyes of Guanyin. The two flanking bodhisattva statues are 3.2 meters high, dressed in armor, with dynamic and graceful standing poses, and lively and vivid modeling. All three statues inherit the style of the Tang Dynasty and possess Liao Dynasty characteristics, with superb artistic levels, and are considered the pinnacle of Liao Dynasty clay sculpture. The right hand of the bodhisattva on the left side is a later restoration. Since photography is not allowed, the two flanking bodhisattva statues in the picture were taken from outside the gate. Guanyin Pavilion Murals The murals in the Guanyin Pavilion were painted during the Yuan Dynasty and repainted in the Ming Dynasty. The murals are 3.15 meters high, 45.35 meters long, and cover a total area of 142.85 square meters. The murals mainly depict the sixteen Buddhist arhats and two Ming kings, interspersed with Buddhist myths, secular themes, and portraits of believers who sponsored the restoration. The painting technique primarily uses 'iron line drawing' with some 'orchid leaf drawing', outlining and filling in colors, with appropriate shading, resulting in accurate character modeling and smooth lines. The arhats and Ming kings on the four walls surround the central eleven-faced Guanyin statue, forming a solemn and respectful Buddhist world, reflecting the painter's clever conception and artistic skill. The murals in the picture were taken from outside the door, and the two Ming king images were not captured due to the angle. Reclining Guanyin The Reclining Guanyin is a Ming Dynasty statue, sitting in a half-crossed, reclining posture facing north. Behind Guanyin hangs a colorful Sumeru Mountain, with a giant dragon dancing in the sea below, and Guanyin sitting in the center of the sea island, with a leisurely and composed expression. On either side of the Reclining Guanyin are the red-faced Guan Yu and the white-faced Wei Tuo, both wearing helmets and armor, each suspended on the two rear golden columns of the Guanyin Pavilion. The Guanyin and the two generals were also photographed with a zoom lens from the doorway. Mountain Gate The statues of the Heng Ha Er Jiang and the murals of the Four Heavenly Kings at the mountain gate are also worth seeing, and you can take photos freely here, no one cares.

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Dule Temple in Jixian County, Tianjin

Dule Temple, also known as the Great Buddha Temple, is located in Jizhou District, Tianjin, China. It is one of the three remaining Liao Dynasty temples in China, and also one of the famous ancient buildings that still exist today. Although Dule Temple is a millennium-old famous temple, its history is quite vague, with origins that are untraceable. The earliest history of the temple can be traced back to the tenth year of the Zhenguan period (636 AD). Dule Temple covers a total area of 16,000 square meters. The two oldest existing buildings within the temple, the Mountain Gate and the Guanyin Pavilion, were both rebuilt in the second year of the reign of Emperor Shengzong of the Liao Dynasty (984 AD). In the nineteenth year of the Republic of China (1930), Dule Temple became famous both domestically and internationally after being successively investigated and published by Japanese scholar Sekino Tadashi and Chinese scholar Liang Sicheng.

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Escape the City | This off-the-beaten-path destination awaits your exploration

This off-the-beaten-path destination awaits your exploration. 🚗 Transportation ⚠️ Jizhou North Station is closer to Dule Temple than Jizhou Station. 🚆 🏡 Attractions 📍Dule Temple Ticket Price: 33 💰 Combo Ticket: 50 💰 (includes Dule Temple, White Pagoda Temple, Luban Temple, and Confucian Temple) Dule Temple is one of the three remaining Liao Dynasty temples in China, with plaques provided by Yan Song and Li Bai. Don't forget to check out the Dule Ci Tea across the street, where the milk tea is very special, and the owner is chatty and adorable. 😝 📍White Pagoda Temple Ticket Price: 5 💰 Not far from Dule Temple, you can walk to it after visiting the White Pagoda Temple. 🚶 📍Xijingyu Cultural Village Also known as the Stone Village, it features many characteristic stone houses and alleys, great for photography. 📸 📍Mars Coffee Landing Project This camp is built on an abandoned quarry, where you can rent astronaut costumes for photos. 📸 However, if you're not specifically here for photography, it might not be necessary. 🙅‍♂️ 📍Yuyang Ancient Street Down the road from Dule Temple, a small ancient street with a night market in the evening, one of the more characteristic night markets in Jizhou, worth a visit for lots of tasty food. 😋😋 🍩 Specialty Foods ✔️ Sangzi Bean Slice Breakfast (White Pagoda Temple branch) ❤️ Specialties: Bean skin roll with fried dough, sesame chicken egg Near Dule Temple, you can have breakfast at this shop in the morning 🥪 before heading to Dule Temple. Their bean skin roll with fried dough is unique, with only the saltiness of the bean skin, and the sesame chicken egg tastes like homemade salted eggs. Worth a try if you haven't had it before. ✔️ Jizhou Banquet (Dule Temple branch) ❤️ Specialties: Chive paste pancake ✔️ Old Ma's Mutton Soup Across the street from Dule Temple ✔️ Buckwheat Bowl Holders Available at every shop, the taste is more or less the same, with generous servings of sesame sauce, sesame sauce lovers should give it a try 👍

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The Guanyin Pavilion in Dule Temple of Jixian County

After passing through the mountain gate, the Guanyin Pavilion is right in the courtyard. The Guanyin Pavilion was originally built during the Tang Dynasty and rebuilt in the Liao Dynasty. It has three floors inside and two layers of flying eaves on the outside, with a harmonious blend of complexity and simplicity. The structure is entirely made of wood. The plaque 'Guanyin's Pavilion' was inscribed by the poet Li Bai. In the center of the pavilion stands a 16-meter-tall statue of Guanyin, with flowing ribbons and a head that reaches the ceiling. The caisson ceiling of the pavilion is also the earliest surviving architectural caisson. The surrounding murals were first painted during the Yuan Dynasty and repainted in the Ming Dynasty, with loose lines and lifelike expressions. ... The biggest eyesore is the bored security guard at the door who starts yelling whenever he sees a tourist lift their phone, claiming that photography is not allowed inside the pavilion My buddy immediately retorted: Even the Hall of Supreme Harmony in the Forbidden City doesn't care 😃😃😃

ALICIA DELGADO

The Mountain Gate of Dule Temple in Jixian County

On a sunny weekend, after a hundred kilometers drive, Dule Temple in Jixian, one of the oldest wooden buildings from the Liao Dynasty in China, was mentioned by the architectural historian Liang Sicheng in 'A Study of the Guanyin Pavilion and Mountain Gate of Dule Temple in Jixian': 'The Guanyin Pavilion and the Mountain Gate of Dule Temple in Jixian were both rebuilt in the second year of the reign of Emperor Shengzong of the Liao Dynasty, which is 948 years ago from today (the 21st year of the Republic of China), making it the oldest wooden building discovered in our country. In terms of the era, it inherits the legacy of the Tang Dynasty and initiates the construction style of the Song Dynasty. It is indeed an important material for the study of the evolution of Chinese architecture, a rare treasure indeed.' Entering the Dule Temple from the small gate on the west side, the first thing you see is the Mountain Gate. The ridge of the gate is shaped like a flying pheasant. At the entrance, there are colored clay statues of the powerful Vajra warriors from the Liao Dynasty, tall and majestic. Two major highlights: The top of the Mountain Gate is the earliest existing Wu Dian style roof; The pair of kiss beasts on both sides of the ridge are also the earliest in history. The Liao Dynasty's murals and the clay sculptures of the Heng Ha Er Jiang, the romance and vicissitudes of life are intermingled in the mottled...

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Dule Temple

Three major temples of the Liao Dynasty: Huayan Temple in Datong, Shanxi, Dule Temple in Jizhou, Tianjin, Fengguo Temple in Yixian, Liaoning. Due to the deep influence of the Tang and Song Dynasties, the royal family of the Liao Dynasty believed in Buddhism and built Buddhist buildings all over the country. After nearly a thousand years of historical washing, the preserved Liao Dynasty temples are rare. The above three major Liao Dynasty temples are the only ones left in China. Dule Temple was first built in the tenth year of Tang Taizong's Zhenguan era (AD 636) and rebuilt in the second year of the Liao Dynasty's Tonghe era (AD 984). There are three theories about the origin of the name of Dule Temple. The first one is that the name was taken from the homophonic sound of 'Duli', because the internal support of the Guanyin statue is a towering pear tree; the second one is that Buddhists are pure-minded and desireless, strictly observe the precepts, and take the salvation of all beings as their joy, hence the name Dule Temple; the third one is that An Lushan rebelled against the Tang Dynasty and swore his troops here, because he wanted to be the emperor, 'thinking of enjoying alone and not sharing joy with the people', hence the name of the temple, the last theory is the most widely spread. Dule Temple has three 'firsts' in China: it has the oldest temple gate with a pavilion roof; it has the oldest multi-storey pavilion with a wooden structure, the Guanyin Pavilion; and the Guanyin statue in the Guanyin Pavilion is the oldest and tallest painted clay Buddha statue in China. In addition, the plaques of Dule Temple written by Yan Song and the plaques of Guanyin Pavilion written by Li Bai are all highlights. Dule Temple is not big, but so many 'firsts' in China and the amazing highlights are very rare. Standing in front of the ancient temple of a thousand years, feeling the exquisite ancient Chinese architecture, Dule Temple is really worth the trip!

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