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Baoguo Monastery
This monastery was built in the 16th century, enlarged in the 17th century, and rebuilt in recent years. Its 3.5-meter porcelain Buddha, made in 1415, is housed near the Sutra library. To the left of the gate is a garden of potted miniature trees and rare plants.

 

 

Wannian Monastery
The temple, 1,043 meters above sea level, was built in the 4th century. It was burned several times in the following centuries and the present brick building was reconstructed in the Ming Dynasty(1368-1644). The Brick Hall, a domed building with small gables, was built of bricks. In the hall is a statue of the Bodhisattva Puxian on a white elephant, 8.5 meters high, cast in copper and bronze. Its weight is estimated to be 62,000 kilograms.

 

    
  
Qingyin Tower

Qingyin Tower, 800 meters above sea level, was built in the 4th century . It is one of the famous scenic spots on Mt. Emei. Under the tower is the "Double Flying Bridge", under which two streams flows.

 

 

  
   
Golden Summit
At 3077 meters, the magnificent Golden Summit Temple is as far as most hikers can travel. Covered with glazed tile and surrounded by white marble balustrades, it now occupies an area of 1,695 square meters. The original temple had a bronze-coated roof, which is how its nickname "Golden Top" was derived as well as "Golden Summit".

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