The Eight Outer Temples
To the north-east of the Mountain Resort of Chengde, lies the Eight Outer Temples, the emperor's summer residence during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). Originally there were 11 temples, but now there are only seven temples and one relic left, which are collectively called the Eight Outer Temples. These are the Puren Temple, the Pule Temple, the Anyuan Temple and the Pushan Temple (the only existing relic) to the east of the Mountain Resort; and the Puning Temple, the Xumi Fushou Temple, the Putuo Zongsheng Temple and the Shuxiang Temple to the north of the Mountain Resort. All these temples are resplendent and magnificent, dotting the Mountain Resort like a myriad of stars surrounding the moon. The architecture, inscriptions, sculpture, and murals in these temples are important materials for the study of history, culture, religion, and architectural art.
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