Monthly Archives: July 2012

Pagodas and Ferris Wheels in Jile Temple 极乐寺

The pagodas around the large statue of Buddha are quite noteworthy. There were ones which seem to be totally made out of metal. It even had little bells which produce…

Buddha Statue in Jile Temple 极乐寺

It was inevitable that there would be a Buddhist statue at the Jile Temple. The temple has been lackluster so far devoid of any interesting places to see here. I…

Pagodas at the Jile Temple 极乐寺

Where there are Chinese temples, there are pagodas. Pagodas have been associated with Chinese temples that they have become part and parcel of the whole Chinese temple experience. The Jile…

Inside the Halls of Jile Temple 极乐寺

I have been saying that the Jile Temple isn’t really anything special compared to the other temples that I have seen. There were the mandatory temple buildings and the halls…