Hanshan Temple

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Hanshan Temple is a historic Buddhist temple in Suzhou, China, renowned for its ancient bell, classical Chinese architecture, and prominence in traditional poetry.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Buddhist temple
tourist attraction
architecturalStyle traditional Chinese temple architecture
associatedWith Hanshan (poet-monk)
Maple Bridge Night Mooring
Shide (monk)
Zhang Ji (Tang poet)
country China
denomination Chan Buddhism
famousFor New Year’s Eve bell-ringing ceremony
appearance in classical Chinese poetry
scenic river and bridge setting
foundedInCentury 6th century
foundedInPeriod Liang dynasty
hasBellCount multiple large bells
hasCulturalRole site for traditional bell culture
symbol of Suzhou’s historical culture
hasFeature ancient bell
bell tower
classical Chinese architecture
courtyards
halls and pavilions
pagoda
hasInscription poem Maple Bridge Night Mooring
hasStructure Mahavira Hall
bell tower
drum tower
monastic quarters
hasView Grand Canal waterway
Maple Bridge
heritageStatus Major Historical and Cultural Site Protected at the National Level in China
locatedIn Fengqiao area
linked to: Wujiang District

Gusu District
Jiangsu Province
linked to: Jiangsu

People's Republic of China
linked to: China

Suzhou
locatedNear Fengqiao (Maple Bridge)
Grand Canal
namedAfter Hanshan (legendary monk)
rebuiltInCentury 17th century
rebuiltInDynasty Qing dynasty
religion Buddhism
touristAttractionFor domestic tourists
international tourists
underwentRenovation 20th century
21st century
usedFor Buddhist worship
cultural festivals
tourism

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Suzhou touristAttraction Hanshan Temple