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    Top 10 landmark attractions in China in 2014 (4)

    2014-07-21 14:34 China.org.cn Web Editor: Wang Yuxia
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    NO.7 Chi Lin Nunnery, Hong Kong

    Located in Diamond Hill, it is a large Buddhist temple complex covering an area of more than 30,000 square meters. It focuses on education, social welfare and religious culture. It opened a free school in 1948 to provide free education for poor children. In 1957, a free orphanage and home for the elderly were established. It was renovated in 1989 and a hall, outdoor theater, park and a special technical school were established. The architecture follows the traditional Chinese architecture of the Tang Dynasty, featuring a solemn beauty and calm.

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