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Kaiyuan Monastery

27 Xi Jie, Quanzhou, China
Ranked #1 of 45 attractions in Quanzhou
4.5 of 5 stars 33 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites, Architectural Buildings, Museums
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

The stone pagodas are national treasures and worth seeing. For protection of the structure and safety reasons, they are not open though. In the main prayer hall, there are Buddhas with a Kuan Yin (Goddess of Mercy) behind them. The temple complex is well landscaped and has basic toilet facilities. More

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