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Hanshan Temple
Hanshan Temple is celebrated through the Tang poem 'A Night Mooring by Maple Bridge' and is known for its halls, inscriptions and bells.
Why it matters
Hanshan Temple
Hanshan Temple entered Chinese cultural memory through Zhang Ji's poem 'A Night Mooring by Maple Bridge'. Its halls, bell tower, inscriptions and nearby canal setting bring literature, religion and transport history together.
← Back to the city guideWhat to notice
- 01The imagery of the famous Tang poem
- 02The bell tower and historic inscriptions
- 03The relationship between temple, bridge and Grand Canal
Suzhou · Hanshan Temple
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