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4. White Horse Temple 白马寺
Originally established under Emperor Ming during the Eastern Han Dynasty, White Horse Temple is the first officially-built temple in China after the introduction of Buddhism. As the cradle of Chinese Buddhism, it holds a vast collection of Buddhist statues and classic sutras. The temple is also famous for interior architecture inspired by the Buddhist styles of Thailand, India, and Burma.
Opening hours:07:30 a.m. – 07:00 p.m.
Entry:50 yuan/person
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