Bixia Temple
(chinadaily.com.cn)
Bixia Temple locates on the summit of Mount Tai, and it has two yards.
There are five major halls and 360 bronze tiles, representing 365 days of a year. In the very middle of the hall enshrines the statue of Goddess Bixia, which was founded in Ming Dynasty (1368-1644).
On both sides sit the statues of Eyesight Empress and Child-sending Empress.
The architecture of Bixia Temple is a sparkling star in the history of ancient architectural arts.
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| The Bixia Temple. [File photo] |
Editor: Xie Fang
Source: The?Information Office of Tai'an Government
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