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monk) inside the Hall of Arhats. All the Arhats are vivid, life-size statues with different poses and expressions. It has been said that two of these Arhats were the statues of the
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The temple, which is built on six levels over an elevation of nearly 100 meters, is known for its fine scenery. The temple also includes the
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Memorial Hall, which is located at the center of the temple complex. Two other prominent features are the
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Inside Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall lies an empty crystal coffin presented by the
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Major National Historical and Cultural Sites in Beijing
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Temple of Azure Clouds is located in Beijing
Beijing
Geographic coordinates
39°59′45″N 116°11′07″E / 39.9958°N 116.1853°E / 39.9958; 116.1853
Chinese
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Buddhist
Western Hills
Fragrant Hills (Xiangshan)
Haidian District
Beijing
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