Jinding
Buddhist temple on main peak of Mount Emei, China / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Jinding (Chinese: 金顶; pinyin: Jīndǐng; lit. 'Golden Summit'), elevation 3,077 metres (10,095 ft), is the main peak of Mount Emei, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Sichuan, China. It is also a common name for the Buddhist Huazang Temple (Chinese: 华藏寺; pinyin: Huázàng sì) built on the summit.[1][2] Jinding is the highest Buddhist temple in traditionally Han areas of China.[2]
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Buddhism |
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Location | Mount Emei, Sichuan, China |
Geographic coordinates | 29°31′32″N 103°20′12″E |
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Completed | 1377 |
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Traditional Chinese | 金頂 | ||||||||||||
Simplified Chinese | 金顶 | ||||||||||||
Literal meaning | Golden Summit | ||||||||||||
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Traditional Chinese | 華藏寺 | ||||||||||||
Simplified Chinese | 华藏寺 | ||||||||||||
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Jinding is known for its "four wonders": the sunrise, the sea of clouds, the "Buddhist halo", and the "divine light".[3]