Historical
Dafo Temple Prayer Wheel
Diqing, Yunnan
About This Attraction
The body of the prayer-turning cylinder of the Great Buddha Temple is made of pure copper and gold-plated. The four major Bodhisattvas of Manjusri, Puxian, Guanyin and Jizo are engraved in relief on the upper end of the cylinder wall. The lower end is carved with the eight treasures of the Buddhist family. There are 1.24 million pieces and various Buddha treasures totaling 16 tons.
Highlights
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Historic landmark2
Night viewInsider Tips
Check opening hours before departure: Open all day
Quick Information
Rating
Recommended Duration
20–45 minutes
Ticket Price
Free
Opening Hours
Open all day
Address
Guishan Park, Shangri-La County, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture
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