Top 10 attractions in Nanjing, China

By Xu Lin
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 Linggu Temple(灵谷寺)

Linggu Temple, one of the 'top 10 attractions in Nanjing, China' by China.org.cn.

Linggu Temple [File photo]



The Linggu Temple, originally called Jiangshan Temple, is a Buddhist temple located 1.5 kilometers east of the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum. It was built in 514, during the Southern Dynasty (420-589), as a burial site for the famous monk Baozhi.

In addition to the temple, there are a number of attractions situated across the Linggu Park, named after the temple, including the Linggu Pagoda, Beamless Hall (Wuliang Hall), Depository of Buddhist Sutra, Baogong Pagoda, Wangong Pond and Xuanzang Memorial Hall.

Admission: 15 yuan (US$2.45)/ person

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