Big Buddha Temple

Hangzhou


The remains of this historic temple on the western slope of Baoshi Hill north of West Lake only run to a weather-beaten and dilapidated vast stone head of a Buddha; all the temple halls have vanished. It's easy to miss, unless you're hunting for it, as it lies behind a residential building and can only be seen from the top of the steps that lie along the hill's slope.


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