As you can read on its very own Guide Page, in 2009 I set out to visit The 142 Key Temples in the (traditionally) Han Area of China (132 down, 10 to go!) Along the way I managed to see quite a few other interesting things as well.
On my tenth trip, in the last week of August 2011, I started posting photos to Facebook albums while I was still on the road. Why I didn't do so sooner is a mystery, but a clue may lie in the fact that I had only made one Facebook album previously, in 2008. I guess it just hadn't become my "thing" yet. Also, I was often using my Kindle to post in those days, as we hadn't started paying for VPN access inside China, and you couldn't post pictures by Kindle!
Because of the ephemeral nature of all things Facebook, I have decided to transfer those albums out of Facebook and save them here, where I have more control over their fate. Aficionados who attempt to visit them there will be redirected here.
Anyway, if the page layout here looks familiar, it may be because I copied, pasted, and edited it from this page where my temple articles from the Shenzhen Daily are listed. Someday I might try to make a "Mega-Guide" with all the articles, postcards, and albums--as well as the main posts--linked from a single page. Until then, here we go!
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| Ci'en Temple, Shenyang, Liaoning |
Trip 10: Dongbei, Hebei, and Qingdao (August 24-31, 2011)
- Introduction to Trip 10 Albums
- Brief itinerary of Trip 10 on the China's Key Temples archive
- Jile Temple, Haerbin, Heilongjiang (August 25, 2011)
- Dizang Temple, Changchun, Jilin (August 25, 2011)
- Banruo Temple, Changchun, Jilin (August 25, 2011)
- Guanyin Gucha, Jilin, Jilin (August 26, 2011)
- Banruo Temple, Shenyang, Liaoning (August 27, 2011)
- Ci'en Temple, Shenyang, Liaoning (August 27, 2011)
- Dafo Temple, Shenyang, Liaoning (August 27, 2011)
- Puning Temple, Chengde, Hebei (August 28, 2011)
- Puyou Temple, Chengde, Hebei (August 28, 2011)
- Guangyuan Temple, Chengde, Hebei (August 28, 2011)
- A Walk in Chengde, Hebei (Shuxiang Temple, Putuozongcheng Temple, Xumifushou Temple, and Yongyou Temple's pagoda) (August 29, 2011)
- Linji Temple, Zhengding, Hebei (August 30, 2011)
- Guanghui Temple, Zhengding, Hebei (August 30, 2011)
- Ancient Ramparts of Zhengding, Hebei (August 30, 2011)
- Tianning Temple, Zhengding, Hebei (August 30, 2011)
- Kaiyuan Temple, Zhengding, Hebei (August 30, 2011)
- Zhanshan Temple, Qingdao, Shandong (August 31, 2011)
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| Guoqing Temple, Tiantai Shan, Zhejiang |
Trip 11: Zhejiang 2 (Mountains and Wenzhou) (September 12-17, 2011)
- Introduction to Trip 11 Albums
- Brief itinerary of Trip 11 on the China's Key Temples archive
- Dafo Temple, Xinchang (Shaoxing), Zhejiang (September 12, 2011)
- Guoqing Temple, Tiantai (Taizhou), Zhejiang (September 13, 2011)
- Fangguang Temple, Tiantai (Taizhou), Zhejiang (September 14, 2011)
- Gaoming Temple, Tiantai (Taizhou), Zhejiang (September 15, 2011)
- Zhizhe Tayuan, Tiantai (Taizhou), Zhejiang (September 15, 2011)
- Jiangxin Temple, Wenzhou, Zhejiang (September 16, 2011)
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| Nangshan Cishou Temple, Putian, Fujian |
Trip 12: Fujian North (Fuzhou, Ningde, Fuqing, Putian) (October 22-29, 2011)
- Introduction to Trip 12 Albums
- Brief itinerary of Trip 12 on the China's Key Temples archive
- Dizang Temple, Fuzhou, Fujian (October 22, 2011)
- Xuefeng Chongsheng Temple, Fuzhou, Fujian (October 23, 2011)
- Kumu An, Fuzhou, Fujian (October 23, 2011)
- Linyang Temple, Fuzhou, Fujian (October 24, 2011)
- Xichan Temple, Fuzhou, Fujian (October 24, 2011)
- Zhiti Huayan Temple, Ningde, Fujian (October 25, 2011)
- Temples in Ningde, Fujian (especially Fu'an): Shuiyun Temple, Zhongde Temple, Qiyun Temple, Tiantang Temple, and Xiangshan Temple (the last two on Tian Ma Shan) (October 25, 2011)
- Yongquan Temple, Fuzhou, Fujian (October 26, 2011)
- Wanfu Temple, Fuzhou (Fuqing), Fujian (October 27, 2011)
- Nangshan Cishou Temple, Putian, Fujian (October 28, 2011)
- Guanghua Temple, Putian, Fujian (October 28, 2011)
- Guangxiao Temple, Putian, Fujian (October 28, 2011)
- Nan Shaolin Temple, Putian, Fujian (October 29, 2011)
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| Longmen Grottoes, Luoyang, Henan |
Trip 13: Henan (October 31-November 5, 2011)
- Introduction to Trip 13 Albums
- Brief itinerary of Trip 13 on the China's Key Temples archive
- Baima Temple, Luoyang, Henan (November 1, 2011)
- Qiyun Tayuan, Luoyang, Henan (November 1, 2011)
- Yongning Si Ta Remains, Luoyang, Henan (November 1, 2011)
- Longmen Grottoes, Luoyang, Henan (November 2, 2011)
- Xiangshan Temple, Luoyang, Henan (November 2, 2011)
- Guanlin, Luoyang, Henan (November 2, 2011)
- Shaolin Temple, Dengfeng, Henan (November 3, 2011)
EXTRA: Non-pilgrimage trip to Lingshan Buddhist Scenic Spot, Wuxi, Jiangsu (January 2, 2012); photos by my friend and student, Venerable Da'an
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| Nanputuo Temple, Xiamen, Fuzhou |
Trip 14: Fujian to Guangdong (January 17-22, 2012)
- Introduction to Trip 14 Albums
- Brief itinerary of Trip 14 on the China's Key Temples archive
- Nanputuo Temple, Xiamen, Fujian (January 17, 2012)
- Kaiyuan Temple, Quanzhou, Fujian (January 18, 2012)
- Longshan Temple, Jinjiang, Fujian (January 18, 2012)
- Nanshan Temple, Zhangzhou, Fujian (January 19, 2012)
- Lingshan Temple, Shantou, Guangdong (January 21, 2012)
- Kaiyuan Temple, Chaozhou, Guangdong (January 22, 2012)
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| Baodingshan, Dazu, Chongqing |
Trip 15: Chongqing (June 13-18, 2012)
- Introduction to Trip 15 Albums
- Brief itinerary of Trip 15 on the China's Key Temples archive
- Luohan Temple, Chongqing (June 14, 2012)
- Ciyun Temple, Chongqing (June 14, 2012)
- Shuangguitang Temple, Chongqing (June 15, 2012)
- Baodingshan Grottoes, Dazu, Chongqing (June 17, 2012)
- Shengshou Temple, Dazu, Chongqing (June 17, 2012)
- Beishan Grottoes, Dazu, Chongqing (June 18, 2012)
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| Gu Baijing Tai, Jiuhua Shan, Anhui |
Trip 16: Anhui (June 20-30, 2012)
- Introduction to Trip 16 Albums
- Brief itinerary of Trip 16 on the China's Key Temples archive
- Gubaijingtai, Jiuhuashan, Anhui (June 21, 2012)
- Tiantai Temple, Jiuhuashan, Anhui (June 21, 2012)
- The Trail from Tiantaisi, Jiuhuashan, Anhui (June 21, 2012)
- Huiju Temple, Jiuhuashan, Anhui (June 21, 2012)
- Roushendian Temple, Jiuhuashan, Anhui (June 22, 2012)
- Shangchantang Temple, Jiuhuashan, Anhui (June 22, 2012)
- Other Sights, Jiuhuashan, Anhui (June 22, 2012)
- Zhantanlin Temple, Jiuhuashan, Anhui (June 23, 2012)
- Baisuigong Temple, Jiuhuashan, Anhui (June 23, 2012)
- Huacheng Temple, Jiuhuashan, Anhui (June 23, 2012)
- Zhiyuan Temple, Jiuhuashan, Anhui (June 24, 2012)
- Ganlu Temple, Jiuhuashan, Anhui (June 24, 2012)
- Yingjiang Temple, Anqing, Anhui (June 25, 2012)
- Sanzu Temple, Anqing Qianshan Xian, Anhui (June 26, 2012)
- Erzu Temple, near Anqing, Anhui (June 28, 2012)
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| Mei An, Zhaoqing, Guangdong |
Trip 17: Northern Guangdong (July 22-29, 2012)
- Introduction to Trip 17 Albums
- Brief itinerary of Trip 17 on the China's Key Temples archive
- Dajian Temple, Shaoguan, Guangdong (July 22, 2012)
- Yunmen Temple, Ruyuan (Shaoguan), Guangdong (July 23, 2012)
- Nanhua Temple, Shaoguan, Guangdong (July 24, 2012)
- Refuge Rock, Shaoguan, Guangdong (July 24, 2012)
- Lion Crag and Zhaoyin Temple, Shaoguan, Guangdong (July 25, 2012)
- Yuehua Temple, Shaoguan, Guangdong (July 25, 2012)
- Wujin An, Shaoguan, Guangdong (July 25, 2012)
- Gufo Dongtian, Lechang, Guangdong (July 26, 2012)
- Mei An, Zhaoqing, Guangdong (July 27, 2012)
- Qingyun Temple, Zhaoqing, Guangdong (July 28, 2012)
- Guo'en Temple, Xinxing (Zhaoqing), Guangdong (July 29, 2012)
- Huineng's Birthplace, Xinxing (Zhaoqing), Guangdong (July 29, 2012)
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| Nantai Temple, Nanyue, Hunan |
Trip 18: The Central Area (August 4-15, 2012)
- Introduction to Trip 18 Albums
- Brief itinerary of Trip 18 on the China's Key Temples archive
- Guiyuan Temple, Wuhan, Hubei (August 4, 2012)
- Baotong Temple, Wuhan, Hubei (August 4, 2012)
- Yuquan Temple, Dangyang, Hubei (August 5, 2012)
- Wuzu Temple, Huangmei (Huanggang), Hubei (August 7, 2012)
- Nengren Temple, Jiujiang, Jiangxi (August 8, 2012)
- Donglin Temple, Jiujiang, Jiangxi (August 8, 2012)
- Youmin Temple, Nanchang, Jiangxi (August 9, 2012)
- Zhenru Temple, Yongxiu, Jiangxi (August 10, 2012)
- Jingju Temple, Ji'an, Jiangxi (August 11, 2012)
- Kaifu Temple, Changsha, Hunan (August 12, 2012)
- Lushan Temple, Changsha, Hunan (August 13, 2012)
- Shangfeng Temple, Nanyue, Hunan (August 14, 2012)
- Nantai Temple, Nanyue, Hunan (August 14, 2012)
- Fuyan Temple, Nanyue, Hunan (August 14, 2012)
- Zhusheng Temple, Nanyue, Hunan (August 15, 2012)
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| Yungang Grottoes, Datong, Shanxi |
Trip 19: Shanxi (August 21-September 3, 2012)
- Introduction to Trip 19 Albums
- Brief itinerary of Trip 19 on the China's Key Temples archive
- Shang Huayan Temple, Datong, Shanxi (August 22, 2012)
- Yuantong Temple, Datong, Shanxi (August 22, 2012)
- Yungang Grottoes, Datong, Shanxi (August 22, 2012)
- Xuankong Temple, Datong, Shanxi (August 23, 2012)
- Yingxian Mu Ta, Datong, Shanxi (August 23, 2012)
- Around Datong, Datong, Shanxi (August 23 & 24, 2012)
- Shanhua Temple, Datong, Shanxi (August 24, 2012)
- The Road to Wutai Shan (August 24, 2012)
- Jinge Temple, Wutaishan, Shanxi (August 25, 2012)
- Guanyin Dong, Wutaishan, Shanxi (August 25, 2012)
- Bishan Temple, Wutaishan, Shanxi (August 25, 2012)
- Dailuo Ding, Wutaishan, Shanxi (August 26, 2012)
- Shifang Tang, Wutaishan, Shanxi (August 27, 2012)
- Luohou Temple, Wutaishan, Shanxi (August 27, 2012)
- Yuanzhao Temple, Wutaishan, Shanxi (August 27, 2012)
- Guangzong Temple, Wutaishan, Shanxi (August 27, 2012)
- Pusa Ding, Wutaishan, Shanxi (August 27, 2012)
- Xiantong Temple, Wutaishan, Shanxi (August 27, 2012)
- Tayuan Temple, Wutaishan, Shanxi (August 27 & 28, 2012)
- Shuxiang Temple, Wutaishan, Shanxi (August 28, 2012)
- Prajna Spring, Wutaishan, Shanxi (August 29, 2012)
- Xuanzhong Temple, Jiaocheng, Shanxi (August 30, 2012)
- Huang Miao, Taiyuan, Shanxi (August 30, 2012)
- Chongshan Temple, Taiyuan, Shanxi (August 31, 2012)
- Shuangta Temple, Taiyuan, Shanxi (August 31, 2012)
- Bailin Temple, Zhaoxian, Hebei (September 2, 2012)
- Zhaozhou Bridge, Zhaoxian, Hebei (September 2, 2012)
- Longxing Temple, Zhengding, Hebei (September 3, 2012)
For the record, here are the trips and places I DID NOT post on Facebook. You can chase them down on the 142 Guide Page and the China's Key Temples Page (based on my newspaper articles).
Trip 1: Zhejiang 1 (Hangzhou, Putuoshan, Ningbo) and Shanghai (August 17-26, 2009)
- Hangzhou, Zhejiang: Lingyin-si, Jingci-si
- Putuoshan, Zhejiang: Nanhai Guanyin Area [includes Xifang Jingyuan, Zizhulin, and Bukenqu Guanyin Yuan], Huiji-si, Puji-si, Fayu-si, Nantian Men Area [includes Daguanpeng]
- Ningbo, Zhejiang: Tiantong-si, Ayuwang-si, Qita-si
- Shanghai: Chenxiang-ge, Longhua-si, Yuanming Jiang-tang, Jingan-si, Yufo-si, Cheng Huang-miao
Trip 2: Xi'an 1 (Near the city walls) (August 29-September 2, 2009)
- Xi'an, Shaanxi: The Terracotta Warriors, Guangren-si, Wolong-si, Daxingshan-si, Daci'en-si
Trip 3: Ji'nan (April 3-5, 2010)
- Qufu, Shandong: Confucius' Home
- Ji'ning, Shandong: Chongde-si
- Ji'nan, Shandong: Xingguo Chan-si
Trip 4: Chengdu (May 14-17, 2010)
- Chengdu, Sichuan: Wenshu-yuan, Zhaojue-si, Wuyou-si, Baoguang-si
Trip 5: Eastern Anhui and Jiangsu (July 20-30, 2010)
- Wuhu, Anhui: Guangji-si
- Hefei, Anhui: Mingjiao-si
- Chuzhou, Anhui: Langya-si
- Nanjing, Jiangsu: Qixia-si, Linggu-si
- Zhenjiang, Jiangsu: Jinshan Jiangtian-si, Jiaoshan Dinghui-si
- Jurong, Jiangsu: Longchang-si
- Yangzhou, Jiangsu: Gaoming-si, Master Xingyun's House, Daming-si
- Changzhou, Jiangsu: Tianning-si
- Nantong, Jiangsu: Guangjiao-si
- Suzhou, Jiangsu: Xiyuan-si, Lingyanshan-si, Hanshan-si
- Changshu, Jiangsu: Yushan Xingfu-si
Trip 6: Xi'an 2 (Outlying Areas) and Ningxia (October 13-20, 2010)
- Xi'an, Shaanxi: Xingjiao-si, Huayan-si, Jingye-si, Caotang-si, Xiangji-si, Famen-si, Qinglong-si
- Yinchuan, Ningxia: Haibaota-si
Trip 7: Guangzhou (November 19 and December 21, 2010; March 12, 2011)
- Guangzhou, Guangdong: Liurong-si, Guangxiao-si, Hualin-si, Haizhuang-si, Dafo-si; the Yaozhou Relic Site, the Qingyun Shuyuan, the Five Immortals Temple, the Jinlun Guild Hall, the Chen Clan Academy
Trip 8: Kunming (June 3-7, 2011)
- Kunming, Yunnan: Qiongzhu-si, Huating-si, Dade-si, Yuantong-si, Shuang Ta
Trip 9: Beijing and Tianjin (July 8-16, 2011)
- Beijing: Lingguang-si, Sanshan-an, Baozhu Cave, Xiangjie-si, Longquan-an, Dabei-si, Tongjiao-si, Xihuang-si, Guanghua-si, Guangji-si, Fayuan-si, Sheng'an-si, Yonghe-gong, Temple of Heaven, Zhihua-si
- Tianjin: Dabei-si
Last updated August 14, 2019
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