A Very Chinese Pavillion at the top of the Putuozongcheng Temple 普陀宗乘之庙

Although the main building of the Putuozongcheng was really dark, one cannot resist the urge to explore this massive temple. Upon entry into the main building, one would notice that the design of the building changes drastically, as this point, most of the Tibetan-ness of the place is gone and changes to one which is distinctly Chinese. The inside of the main building itself is a great example of this as it is decorated with distinctly Ming style interiors. Unfortunately, some parts are quite dark and you might not be able to see it.
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