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Gaomiao Temple

 

    Gaomiao Temple of Zhongwei is a temple integrated with three religions,. It was built in the age of Zhengtong during Ming Dynasty. As time goes on, the size of this temple increased accordingly, and it became quite a big group of ancient architecture cluster in Qing dynasty. The Bao An Temple is its front part and the Great Hall is the major building of this temple. The Gaomiao is just located at the middle part of the whole temple. There are 24 brick steps to reach the Nantianmen, the South Heaven Gate and 3 storeys. It is over 20 meters in height. It is very interesting that the Taoist priests and Buddhist nuns are living and praying in this temple. The major buildings of Gaomiao are built on the north-south axial line, with auxiliary buildings located at the two sides, giving a balanced and symmetrical view. Between the major buildings and auxiliary buildings, there are "Flying bridges" to connect them.