Dinglin Temple (Gaoping)

定林寺

An ancient temple at the foot of Qifo Mountain in Gaoping. Its buildings rise in tiers up the slope, and the Leiyin Hall, a Yuan-dynasty structure, is the oldest building in the temple.

Dinglin Temple is located at the southern foot of Qifo Mountain, southeast of Gaoping's urban area. Its buildings are arranged in three courtyards that rise progressively with the terrain. The mountain gate, the Leiyin Hall, and the Seven Buddhas Hall form a succession of levels. The Leiyin Hall is a Yuan-dynasty structure and is a key national cultural heritage site. From the heights, you can see the Gaoping city area, and the setting is serene. It is about 10 km from Tieefo Temple in Gaoping and can be visited on the same day. Opening hours are subject to on-site information.

Opening hours

About 08:30–17:30

Yuan dynasty architecture · Ancient temple · Historic architecture

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