Kun Iam Temple – treasure trove of the Ming Dynasty

Of the three most famous temples, the Kun Iam temple comes in at number one. Its history goes back to the 1600s and borrows unique architectural tweaks from the Ming dynasty. It's also famous because it is the place where the first Sino American treaty was signed in 1844.

So what do tourists have to see? The temple comprises of three main shrines which are placed behind each other. The Buddha of longevity hall, a hall of Sakyamuni and the Kun Iam Hall all have many smaller shrines which surround these main halls. Non Buddhists make the trek to this temple to take in the beautiful art work on the walls of these temples. Typical to its Ming Dynasty origins these halls feature detailed and intricate work making them more beautiful to look at.

A focal point of the Sakyamuni hall is the huge gilded statues, while the statute of Sakyamuni is in the centre. Another unique feature in this hall is that a 300 year old bell is used to invoke the blessings of the Gods.

Kun Iam Temple, during previous years was headed by a Monk called Dashan in the 1600s. Apart from all its religious trappings, the temple has some ancient artifacts in the form of literature and antiques which are rare and sure to enthrall visitors. The temple is also the home to an inscription regarding the reconstruction of the temple written during the Qing dynasty by Zhao Yunjing.

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