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. —————— 📖 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) —————— 🌟 Must-See National Treasures —————— ✅【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 · ✅【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 —————— ❤️ 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