The Zen code of the thousand-year-old ancient temple, a dialogue of time and space in Liao Dynasty wooden structures

🏯 Dule Temple was originally built in the Tang Dynasty and rebuilt in the Liao Dynasty. It houses the oldest existing wooden pavilion in China—the Guanyin Pavilion.
🏯 Here, not only is there a 16-meter-high clay Guanyin statue preserved, but it also witnesses the thousand-year vicissitudes of Jizhou Ancient City. One temple reveals the Tang style and Liao charm, making it a pilgrimage site for ancient architecture enthusiasts.
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📖 Visitor Information
【Attraction】: Dule Temple
【Address】: No. 41 Wuding Street, Jizhou District, Tianjin
【Ticket】: 40 RMB (includes White Pagoda Temple)
【Hours】: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (last entry at 4:30 PM)
【Transportation】: 1.5 hours drive from Beijing / 1 hour drive from Tianjin
【Parking】: Parking lot at the entrance (10 RMB per visit)
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🌟 Must-See National Treasures
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✅【Three Architectural Wonders】
▪️ Guanyin Pavilion: Liao Dynasty relic, an earthquake-resistant masterpiece with 24 interlocking pillars and beams
▪️ Eleven-faced Guanyin: 16-meter-high painted statue with 10 small Buddha faces on the head
▪️ Shanmen Plaque: The three characters "Dule Temple" are said to be the authentic work of Yan Song
▪️ Ming Dynasty Murals: Yuan and Ming Dynasty murals preserved inside Guanyin Pavilion
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✅【Detail Treasures】
▪️ Chiwen Mythical Beast: The oldest existing Chiwen artifact in China
▪️ Mortise and Tenon Structure: Observe 54 types of dougong bracket combinations inside the pavilion
▪️ Stone Sutra Pillar: Tang Dynasty scripture carvings recording the temple’s history
▪️ Qianlong Imperial Stele: Records Qing Dynasty royal visits
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❤️ Visiting Tips
1️⃣ Guided Tour Essential: It is recommended to rent an audio guide or hire a tour guide
2️⃣ Best Route: Shanmen → Guanyin Pavilion → White Pagoda Temple → Exit
3️⃣ Photography Timing: Morning for exterior shots with front light, afternoon for the best light and shadow inside the pavilion
4️⃣ Combo Recommendation: Purchase a combined ticket with White Pagoda Temple and Luban Temple
5️⃣ Special Reminder: Flash photography is prohibited inside Guanyin Pavilion