Because of such vicissitudes as the Cultural Revolution, it is rare to see well-preserved statues in China. Shuanglin Temple offers the exceptional opportunity to see statues from as early as the Song as well as theĀ Ming and Qing dynasties. (960-1911)
Shuanglin Temple
Built over the course of four dynasties, the Shuanglin temple has an immense variety of Buddhist art and coloured sculptures.