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Xiemakou Destination Guide
Delve into Xiemakou in China
Xiemakou in the region of Shanxi Sheng is located in China - some 177 mi or ( 285 km ) South-West of Beijing , the country's capital .
Local time in Xiemakou is now 09:41 PM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Shanghai " with a UTC offset of 8 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Zirun, Yangquan, Xinzhou, Xilei, and Tuancheng. While being here, you might want to check out Zirun . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Xiemakou ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Foguang Temple
Foguang Temple is a Buddhist temple located five kilometres from Doucun, Wutai County, Shanxi Province of China. The major hall of the temple is the Great East Hall, built in 857 AD, during the Tang Dynasty (618–907). According to architectural records, it is the third earliest preserved timber structure in China. It was rediscovered by the 20th century architectural historian Liang Sicheng (1901–1972) in 1937, while an older hall at Nanchan Temple was discovered by the same team a year later.
Located at 38.87 113.39 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Wutai County
Wutai County is a county under the administration of Xinzhou prefecture-level city of Shanxi Province in northern China.
Located at 38.73 113.25 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
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