or the height of a 35-storey building), you will be able to see the scenery of Tianjin within a 40-kilometre radius. DULE TEMPLE The Dule Temple (Temple of Sol- itary Joy) is a large Buddhist temple in the Jizhou District that traces its origins back to the 7 th century. The front gate and towering Guanyin Pa- vilion date back more than a thou- sand years. This temple represents the highest and oldest two-storey wooden temple in China. The stat- ue of the Goddess of Mercy adorn- ing the temple reaches a height of 16 metres and includes ten small head portraits, making it one of the largest
ther away from Beijing than many other sections of the Great Wall, is ideal for visitors looking to explore an area free of crowds. The Huang- yaguan Great Wall is considered a miniature version of the Great Wall of China. This section includes a stone base built during the period of the Qi Dynasty (550 - 557) and brick ram- parts constructed during the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644). Stretching 42 kilometres, this section once boasted 52 watchtowers, though most of this part of the wall has since collapsed. The pass was named Huangya (Yellow Cliff) Pass due to the rocks of the cliff to the east of the pass being mostly yellow and appearing gilded at sunset.
and most spectacular clay sculptures in China. The temple’s walls are all in- tricately detailed, with murals depict- ing important Buddhist icons, which ensures that entering this temple re- ally overwhelms the senses with its kaleidoscope of colour and art, while it also represents a window to learn- ing about Buddhism. HUANGYAGUAN GREAT WALL Built on a mountain ridge, the Huangyaguan Great Wall (Great Wall at Huangya Pass) is known for its steep steps and climbs, but taking the effort yields spectacular views. Huangyaguan, which is located fur-
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