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A very popular
tourist attraction in Chengde, the magnificent
Eight Outlying Temples (also known as the Eight
Outer Temples) shows a combination of
Han, Mongolian and Tibetan cultures with each
having its unique style. This place of interest
houses the most famous temples in Chengde.
Located in the northern section of the Imperial
Summer Palace, this attraction
represents one of China's most intriguing
religious architecture. The temples displayed
here are mostly built in the mid 1700's with the Putuozongcheng Temple (Putuozongcheng Zhi Miao)
and Temple of Universal Tranquility (Puning Si)
being the most popular temples here. The statue
of the Goddess of Mercy at Puning Si is one of
the most magnificent structure seen in this
region. In December 1994, the
Eight Outlying Temples was included on the
UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List.
Transport:
Since the Eight Outlying Temples are located to
the east and north of the city, visitors may get on bus No.
6 that goes to the Puning, Putuozongsheng and
Xumifushou temples while bus No. 10 goes to the
Pule and Anyuan temples.
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