Hanshan
Temple
 Hanshan
Temple (Hanshan Si) is one of Suzhou's greatest
landmarks and most active Buddhist temples.
This temple is an important part of Suzhou's
local community and cultural life. Built
during the Liang Dynasty (502-519), more
than 1400 years ago, the temple is named
after the famous monk of that dynasty, Hanshan.
The Hanshan Temple with its
dark roof tiles and yellow walls can be
seen very clearly amongst the surrounding
pine and cypress trees. The main buildings
and towers of the Temple complex offer a
good view of the area.
 Chinese
tourists love to buy tickets to ring the
bell in the Bell Tower as this act of Buddhist
devotion is said to bring good luck, but
they probably just do it for fun!
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