Hongluo Temple

Entrance to the Hongluo Temple

The Hongluo Temple (Chinese: 红螺寺; pinyin: Hongluo Si) is one of the largest and most extensive Buddhist temples located in northern Beijing.^[1] It was first established during the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD);^[1] however, it was rebuilt many times later, notably during the Ming Dynasty.^[2] The temple is located at the southern foot of the Hongluo Mountain, and covers an area of 7 hectares (17 acres).^[1] Its name, Hongluo Temple is also translated as Red Shells Temple.^[1]

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Notable Buddhist temples in Beijing

Badachu Bailin Temple Big Bell Temple Changchun Temple Cheng'en Temple Dahui Temple Dajue Temple Fahai Temple Fayuan Temple Guanghua Temple Guangji Temple Hongluo Temple Jietai Temple Miaoying Temple Tanzhe Temple Temple of Azure Clouds Tianning Temple Wanshou Temple Wofo Temple Xifeng Temple Yonghe Temple Yunju Temple Zhenjue Temple Zhihua Temple

Coordinates: 40°22′32″N 116°37′13″E / 40.37556°N 116.62028°E / 40.37556; 116.62028

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