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Completion of Putuo Zongcheng Temple

When
1771
Where
Putuo Zongcheng Temple
Episodes
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The Putuo Zongcheng Temple complex in Chengde was completed in 1771. Built between 1767 and 1771, it was dedicated to the Qianlong Emperor to celebrate his birthday and mirror the Potala Palace.

Episodes

  1. 1771 · Putuo Zongcheng TempleCompletion of the Temple Complex

    The Putuo Zongcheng Temple complex was completed in 1771 after construction began in 1767.

Background and detail

Construction and Completion. Construction of the Putuo Zongcheng Temple took place between 1767 and 1771. The complex covers approximately 220,000 square metres, making it one of the largest in China. It is situated near the Chengde Mountain Resort.

Imperial Purpose and Administration. Originally dedicated to the Qianlong Emperor to celebrate his birthday, the temple aimed to provide Hebei with a structure of equal splendor to the Potala Palace. It was administered by the Lifan Yuan and served as a venue for meetings with ethnic envoys.

People involved

Sources

  1. Putuo Zongcheng Temple Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-30

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