Shaxi's Xingjiao Temple is one of the oldest temples in Yunnan surviving.
First built during the Yongle reign of the Ming empire (1415) the main hall of the temple (at the back) contains some interesting Buddhist temple paintings.
Shaxi Xingjiao Temple 沙溪兴教寺
Shaxi Xingjiao Temple 沙溪兴教寺
Shaxi Xingjiao Temple 沙溪兴教寺
Shaxi Xingjiao Temple 沙溪兴教寺
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Related Literature: Buddhism in Yunnan
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