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Eight Great Sights - Temple of the Cult of Buddha
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(Local Name: Zhengguo Si) The Temple of the Cult of Buddha (Zhengguo Si), dating from the Tang period (618-907), is situated on the mountain opposite; Lushishan. It was later renovated several times. In the first courtyard is a 2m/6ft high bronze bell from 1470.
In the north of the site is the Mimo Yan rock which is shaped like a lion's mouth. Next to this is the Lushi Cave (Lushi Dong), where the monk Lushi is said to have lived during the Tang period (618-907).
In the north of the site is the Mimo Yan rock which is shaped like a lion's mouth. Next to this is the Lushi Cave (Lushi Dong), where the monk Lushi is said to have lived during the Tang period (618-907).
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