Beijing, China

Zhihua Temple

Zhihua Temple, Beijing

Zhihua Temple, built in 1443 by the powerful eunuch Wang Zhen, is among Beijing's best-preserved Ming complexes, known for its rare black-tiled roofs. Its musicians still perform Buddhist ritual music handed down across 27 generations.

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Location

Coordinates: 39.9162, 116.4259

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