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Elizabeth Holmes35Singapore

Nanjing Dabao'en Temple.

Nanjing, a city that people both love and hate. Some say it is the ancient capital of the Six Dynasties, while others say it is just a nouveau riche. But no matter what you think of it, you can't deny that it is a very charming city. Today I want to introduce to you the Dabao'en Temple in Nanjing. The history of this temple can be traced back to the Ming Dynasty. It was built to commemorate the founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Yuanzhang. Its architectural style is unique, combining traditional Chinese architectural elements and Western architectural features, and is known as the Acropolis of the East. The most eye-catching thing about Dabao'en Temple is its glazed pagoda. The pagoda is about 50 meters high and has nine floors, each with exquisite glazed tile decorations. Under the sunlight, the glazed tiles will reflect colorful light, which is very spectacular. The bottom of the pagoda is the largest Buddhist stupa in the world, enshrining the relics of the Buddha Sakyamuni. It is said that these relics have magical powers and can bless believers to be safe. In addition to the glazed pagoda, Dabao'en Temple has many other places worth seeing. For example, the Daxiong Hall, which is the main hall of the temple, enshrines the Buddha statues of the Three Worlds. There is also a scripture library, which houses a large number of Buddhist classics and cultural relics. In addition, there are buildings such as the Bell and Drum Tower and the Dharma Hall in the temple, each of which is full of historical charm. Now, Dabao'en Temple has become an important tourist attraction, attracting a large number of tourists every year. If you haven't been here yet, you might as well take the time to come and see for yourself and feel the charm of this ancient temple for thousands of years!
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