Shuanglin Temple - Pingyao
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Megrim1888
N 37° 10.255 E 112° 07.497
49S E 599870 N 4114425
The Shuanglin Temple, located in the Qiaotou Village about six kilometers (four miles) to Pingyao, is reputed to be the 'ancient painted sculptures museum'.
Waymark Code: WMDK17
Location: China
Date Posted: 01/23/2012
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The temple houses more than 2,000 colorful sculptures reflecting the exquisite skills of the artisans of the Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties. The Shuanglin Temple was included in the World Heritage List by UNESCO as an important cultural site of Ping Yao City in 1997.
Open to visitors?: Yes
Statue of the Buddha present?: Yes
Photography Permitted Inside?: Not listed
Related Website: Not listed
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Photos of the shrine are strongly encouraged when permitted otherwise please refrain from taking pictures inside and in any case, generally have respect for the religious nature of the site.
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