Temples & Monasteries

Jokhang, Yonghe Temple, Lingyin — China's temples and shrines

China's temples, shrines and religious monuments, from Lhasa's Jokhang to Beijing's Yonghe Temple and Temple of Heaven.

Jokhang Temple, Lhasa

Jokhang Temple, Lhasa

Yonghe Lama Temple, Beijing

Yonghe Lama Temple, Beijing

Yonghe Lama Temple

Lingyin Temple, Hangzhou

Lingyin Temple, Hangzhou

The Temple of Heaven, Beijing

The Temple of Heaven, Beijing

The Temple of Heaven

Nanshan Temple, Sanya

Nanshan Temple, Sanya

South Putuo Temple, Xiamen

South Putuo Temple, Xiamen

South Putuo Temple

Famen Temple, Xi'an

Famen Temple, Xi'an

Wannian Temple, Mount Emei

Wannian Temple, Mount Emei

It was initially built in the Eastern Jin Dynasty (317–420), then destroyed by a

White Horse Temple, Luoyang

White Horse Temple, Luoyang

White Horse Temple

Daxiangguo Temple, Kaifeng

Daxiangguo Temple, Kaifeng

Daxiangguo Temple