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Colorful details of the main entrance archway of Kunming Yuantong Buddhist temple in Yunnan China translation : superior place Royalty Free Stock Photo

Yuantong Temple, Kunming, Yunnan Province, China Royalty Free Stock Photo

Panoramic view on Yuantong Temple, Kunming, Yunnan Province, China Royalty Free Stock Photo

Yuantong Buddhist temple view with buildings and water pond Kunming Yunnan China Royalty Free Stock Photo

Tranquility in Yuantong Buddhist temple, Kunming, Yunnan Province, china Royalty Free Stock Photo

Yuantong Kunming Temple in sunny day, Kunming capital city of Yunnan, China Royalty Free Stock Photo

Pavilion mirrored in green pond, Yuantong Temple, Kunming, Yunnan Province, China. Royalty Free Stock Photo

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Located on Yuantong Street in Kunming City, Yunnan Province, China, Yuantong Temple is one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Kunming and has a history of more than 1,200 years. At the same time, it is also the largest temple in Kunming. It was built in the era of Nanzhao in the Tang Dynasty and was originally named Tuoluo Temple. In the five years of the Yuan Dynasty DadeAD 1301Xinchounian, the Yuantong Temple was built, and the Yuan Dynasty emperor `gave the book to Jia.` The expansion project lasted 18 years and was not completed until Yuan Yanyou`s six yearsAD 1319not yet. During the Ming Dynasty, the Yuantong Temple was expanded and the top of the mountain was newly built. During the Qing Dynasty, it was also rebuilt several times.