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Baima Temple is the first temple built by the government after the Buddhism was introduced to China, Luoyang.

Known as the First Ancient Temple in China, the White Horse Temple (Baimasi) is located 10 kilometers east of Luoyang City, Henan Province. Built during the reign of Emperor Mingdi of the Eastern Han Dynasty, it has a history of more than 2,000 years, which used to be on a large scale. However, having gone through many wars, the complex suffered considerable damage. Now the its remaining ancient buildings are few in number. Attraction Intro: White Horse Temple
  • Baima Temple is the first temple built by the government after the Buddhism was introduced to China, Luoyang.
  • This elegant and imposing memorial archway is the evidence of the Baima Temple, the oldest Buddhist temple in China.
  • Similar in style to the Small Goose Pagoda in Xi''an, this is the Qiyun Pagoda, which is the oldest building in Luoyang.
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- Last updated on Jul. 18, 2017 by Gabby Li -