Structure
The temples' principle feature are as follows:
- Memorial Arch (牌 坊)
- Fangsheng Pool (放生池) (literally, Pool of Rebirth)
- Gaoshan Gate (高山门/高山門) (Tall Mountain Gate)
- Tianwang Palace (天王殿) (Hall of the Four Heavenly Kings)
- Mahavira (大雄宝殿) (Hall of the Great Hero)
- Fatang (法堂) (Buddhist Hall)
- Jialan Palace (伽藍殿/伽蓝藍) (Sangharama Hall)
- Sanzang Palace (三藏殿) (Tripiţaka Hall
- Dizang Palace (地藏菩萨殿) (Hall of Ksitigarbha)
In front of the temple there is a 10-metre stone staircase with 199 steps .
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