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	Temple of the Six Banyan Trees - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Temple of the Six Banyan Trees is an ancient Buddhist temple built in 537 in the Liang Dynasty in Guangzhou, southern China.
		The temple's proximity to foreign consulates in Guangzou has made it a regular destination for families participating in the international adoption of children from China.
		The Temple of the Six Banyan Trees was originally called the Baozhuangyan Temple, but during the Northern Song Dynasty, a writer called Su Shi wrote the inscription Liu Rong (Six Banyan Trees) because of the six banyan trees he saw there and it has since been called the Temple of the Six Banyan Trees.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Temple_of_the_Six_Banyan_Trees (204 words)

	Guangzhou Attractions - Top sightseeing and things to see
		Bright Filial Piety Temple on Guangxiao Road is one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Guangzhou and was the mansion of Prince Zhao Jiande of the Nanyue Kingdom during the Western Han dynasty (206 B.C.-A.D.24).
		Bright Filial Piety Temple was first built by an Indian monk during the Eastern Jin dynasty (317- 420) and the present temple, occupying an area of 31000 square meters, was rebuilt it the Qing dynasty (1644 - 1911).
		Temple of the Six Banyan Trees, situated on Liurong Road, is a world famous ancient Buddhist temple.
	www.yourrooms.com /china_hotels/guangzhou/attractions.htm (816 words)

	Six Banyan Temple, Guangzhou, Regent Tour China
		Six Banyan Temple is situated on the Liu Rong Road.
		The temple is known as Liu Rong Temple in Chinese.
		It was renamed in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) as Six Banyan Temple after Su Shi, a great writer of the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127), was found to have written the two characters of Liu Rong when he saw the six ancient banyan trees there on a visit to the temple.
	www.regenttour.com /chinaplanner/can/guanzhou-sights-banyan.htm (161 words)

	tour destinations guangzhou tree
		It was built in 537 in the Liang dynasty during the Southern dynasties (386-581).
		During the Northern Song dynasty, a great writer - Su Shi, on a visit to this temple was attracted by the six banyan trees surrounding it and wrote the inscription "Liu Rong" (Six Banyan Trees).
		The temple was burned down and rebuilt in the Northern Song dynasty (960-1127).
	www.cntravel.biz /china_tour_destinations/guangzhou/tree.shtml (474 words)

	Guangzhou Far East and Orient - Cruise Reivews.com
		In the temple, historical figures, legends, and scenes are represented in many art forms, including wood carving, brick carving, pottery carving, stone carving, lime carving, clay sculpture, ash sculpture, brass and cast iron, grotto, new year painting, and so on.
		The Temple of Bright Filial Piety was first built by an Indian monk during the Eastern Jin Dynasty (317- 420) but the present temple, occupying an area of 31000 square meters, dates from the Qing Dynasty (1644 - 1911).
		The Sixth Ancestor Hall in the temple was built in memory of Huineng, the sixth master of the Chan Sect of Buddhism, who was also the most influential monk in the history of Chinese Buddhism.
	www.cruise-reviews.com /port_info/port_detail.asp?fPortID=239 (3460 words)

	Half day Guangzhou Highlights Tours, CPGZ01, www.discoverchinatours.com
		As one of t he famous ancient Buddhist temple in China, the Temple of Six Banyan Trees was built in 537 during the Southern dynasties (386-581A.D).
		The major structure in the temple is an octagonal pagoda named Flower Pagoda, which is 57.6 meters high, the highest old architecture in the city.
		The temple originally had a different name but was renamed the "Banyan tree" temple by the dissident poet Su Dongpo who visited the site in 1100.
	www.discoverchinatours.com /printer/cpgz01.htm (445 words)

	Guangzhou - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Arabs and Persians sacked Guangzhou (known to them as Sin-Kalan) in AD 758, ² according to a local Guangzhou government report on October 30, 758, which corresponded to the day of Guisi (癸巳) of the ninth lunar month in the first year of the Qianyuan era of Emperor Suzong of the Tang Dynasty.
		During the Northern Song Dynasty, a celebrated poet called Su Shi visited Guangzhou's Baozhuangyan Temple and wrote the inscription "Liu Rong" (Six Banyan Trees) because of the six banyan trees he saw there.
		It has since been called the Temple of the Six Banyan Trees.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Guangzhou (1128 words)

	Guangzhou Travel: Temple of the Six Banyan Trees
		A famous Buddhist temple in Guangzhou City - the Temple of the Six Banyan Trees is located in Liurong Lu.
		It is said that a famed essayist of the Song Dynasty (960 - 1279) visited the temple and wrote 'Liu (six) Rong (banyan)' when he saw six banyan trees in the temple.
		It was not until the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644), that it became known as the Temple of the Six Banyan Trees.
	www.warriortours.com /cityguides/guangzhou/tree.htm (301 words)

	Guangzhou Travel to Ancestral Temple of Chen Family
		The Ancestral Temple of the Chen Family, situated in Zhongshan Qi Lu, Guangzhou City, is a memorial to the Chen people of Guangdong Province.
		The temple is composed of nearly twenty structures, six courtyards and long corridors surrounded by brick a wall which is typical of the ancestral temple layout in Guangdong Province.
		The Ancestral Temple of the Chen Family is world renowned not only for its imposing architecture, but also for its exquisite craftwork and decoration.
	www.warriortours.com /cityguides/guangzhou/chen_family.htm (326 words)

	Holidays to Guangzhou - China
		Chen Family Temple, known as Guangdong Folk Art Museum, was built in the 1890s with donations of members of the Chen family.
		Temple of the Six Banyan Trees locates on Liurong Road and was built in 537 during the Southern Dynasties (386–581).
		Flowery Pagoda, built in 1097, is the temple’s major structure that has nine stories while in fact it has 17 stories inside.
	www.chinaholidays.co.uk /cities-and-regions/guangzhou.htm (287 words)

	Southern China's Goat City 7 Guilin (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-22)
		Amongst the many temples in the city are two contrasting temples not to be missed.
		One is the fifth century Zen Buddhist Temple of the Six Banyan Trees so named by one of China's great Song Dynasty poets Su Dong po.
		The Banyan trees are gone now, but there are several impressive Qing Dynasty brass Buddhas and the landmark, 19 story Flower Pagoda.
	www.romartraveler.com /RomarPages/SChinaGoatCity.html (1612 words)

	China Things To Do - Travel Guides - VirtualTourist.com
		Lingyin Temple or the Temple of Inspired Seclusion was first built by an Indian monk Huili in 326AD during the Eastern Jin Dynasty (317 - 420 AD).
		The statue is enormous but the thing that most amazing me about the temple were the carving on the other side of this building (or at least I think it was this building there are several in the complex).
		Located on the grounds of the Temple of the Six Banyan Trees, the Flower Pagoda was constructed in 1097.
	www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Asia/China/Things_To_Do-China-R-52.html (889 words)

	6_Business/Shanghai
		The temple received its name from the famous Song Dynasty poet Sudongpo, who was struck by the presence of six banyan trees on the temple grounds.
		Built during 1890-1894, the Chen Family Temple on the 7th Zhongshan Road, is a famous family temple in the city.
		Covering an area of 1000 sq.m the temple which features local architectural styles was well designed.
	chinaupdate.com /ChinaUpdate/BusinessTravel/guangzhou.asp?... (257 words)

	July 25, 2000 - Journals
		First we were off to the Temple of the Six Banyan Trees.
		I finally brought her in with us hoping we would all sleep better – she still woke up whining a lot but at least I could pat her back and she calmed down quicker.
		The whole gang at the Six Banyan Tree temple.
	members.cox.net /b.chasteen-boyd/journals/july_25.htm (595 words)

	Yantzeriver Tour,7-day China Tour of Guangzhou,Chongqing and Yangtze Cruise
		But soon the carvings and temples, farms and cities of the spectacular Three Gorges region will disappear under the waters of the Yangtze River in China's biggest construction project since the Great Wall.
		Full-day tour to Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, the Chen Family Temple, Local free market and The Temple of Six Banyan Trees.
		－ The Chen Family Temple: It is also known as Guangdong Folk Art Museum, was used to be the study house of Chen family in 1890s, also the best decorated ancient architecture in Guangdong province.
	www.yangtzeriver.org /tours/cht-42 (605 words)

	China Guandong Guangzhou Buddhist temple Photo Gallery - Stock photography, photos, pictures, fine art prints
		The six banyan trees which gave the name to the Liurongsi Huata buddhist temple are no longer standing today.
		The temple has a 55m tall pagoda with 17 storeys, which dates back to 1097 AD.
		The temple itself may date back to as far as AD 537.
	www.molon.de /galleries/China/Guandong/Guangzhou/Temple (101 words)

	Guangzhou Travel: Temple of the Six Banyan Trees (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-22)
		Guangzhou Travel: Temple of the Six Banyan Trees
		Flowery Pagoda, built in 1097, is the major structure in this temple.
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	www.travelchinaguide.com /attraction/guangdong/guangzhou/six_tree.htm (402 words)

	7-day China Tour of Guangzhou,Chongqing and Yangtze Cruise
		Full-day tour to Sun Yat Sen Memorial Hall, Temple of the Six Banyan Trees, Five Goats, The Ancestral Temple of the Chen Family.
		- The Chen Family Temple: It is also known as Guangdong Folk Art Museum, was used to be the study house of Chen family in 1890s, also the best decorated ancient architecture in Guangdong province.
		- The Temple of Six Banyan Trees: A world famous ancient Buddhist temple，built in 1460 years ago, It has since been known as Temple of the Six Banyan Trees.
	www.chinahighlights.com /tour/cht-42 (741 words)

	Viator \| Guangzhou (Canton) China including Temple of the Six Banyan Trees, in Hong Kong
		Guangzhou (Canton) China including Temple of the Six Banyan Trees, in Hong Kong
		After lunch at a local Chinese restaurant, a city tour of Guangzhou is arranged.
		Visits include The Six Banyon Tree Temple, Memorial Hall of Dr. Sun Yat Sen, an octagonal building designed in a palatial style.
	www.viator.com /tours/Hong-Kong/3675GE/Guangzhou-Canton-Day-Excursion (908 words)

	World Tourist Attraction Index
		Hall of the Goddess of Mercy Temple of the Six Banyan Trees, Guangdong, China
		Hall of the Sixth Patriarch Temple of the Six Banyan Trees, Guangdong, China
		Hall of the Vault of Heaven Temple of Heaven, Beijing, China
	www.planetware.com /index/643.htm (456 words)

	People's Republic of China, China
		This unfavorable topography goes some way towards explaining why only one eighth of the total surface area can be used for agricultural purposes.
		Male lion statue in front of the Lama Temple in Beijing.
		Sign up for our email newsletter that updates you on the latest travel info, facts, attractions and more.
	planetware.com /.../china/peoples-republic-of-china-chn-bj-chn.htm (382 words)

	7-day China Tour of Guangzhou,Guilin
		Visit Sun Yat Sen Memorial Hall, Temple of the Six Banyan Trees, Five Goats, The Ancestral Temple of the Chen Family.
		- The Ancestral Temple of the Chen Family: The Ancestral Temple of the Chen Family, built between 1890 and 1894 during the reign of Emperor Guangxu of the Qing Dynasty, is the largest, best preserved, and best decorated ancient architecture existing in Guangdong province.
		Be transferred to the airport for your flight to Guilin.
	www.chinahighlights.com /Tour/cht-40 (909 words)

	Holiday in West-China (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-22)
		Some other interesting sights were the Yuexiu Park and the temple of the Six Banyan Trees, which in September 2000 was being renovated.
		Another option is a visit to the one pagoda from where you have a nice view on Dali and Erhai Lake in the distance.
		Near the Yuantong temple down the bridge at Taoyuan Jie you can find a great hotpot restaurant where we had a wonderful meal.
	www.fahrenfort.nl /holidaywestchina.html (1591 words)

	[No title]
		You embark on this extraordinary journey, encompassing the far-flung points of the legendary Silk Road, with this morning's train ride northwest to the city of Guangzhou (Canton), capital of Guangdong province and a major industrial center and port city.
		Afternoon tour includes the Memorial to the city's most famous native son, Dr Sun Yatsen, revered leader of 1911 revolution, the Buddhist Temple of the Six Banyan Trees and the Chen Clan Academy, a fine example of 19th century architecture built around an ancestor's temple.
		This morning you make the five hour flight westward across China to Urumqi (Urumchi), capital of the Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region, the remote frontier area of sparsely settled and often barren landcapes typical of Chinese Turkestan with its concentration of vigorous, tradition-minded ethnic minorities such as the Uighurs, nomadic Khazakhs and Hui.
	www.diatravel.com /doc96ll.htm (589 words)

	[No title]
		Tour includes venerable Temple of the Six Banyan Trees and Memorial of Dr Sun Yatsen, leader of 1911 revolution and a Guangzhou native.
		Morning visit on city tour to Chen Clan Academy (Chen Family Temple), a 19th century landmark of architectural, social, familial and educational significance.
		Morning visit to the Temple of Heaven, a 15th century architectural masterpiece where emperors prayed annually for good harvests.
	www.diatravel.com /doc96aa.htm (477 words)

	GUANGZHOU - 5.19.04 - A Blessing, A Beating, And A Chinese Haircut
		sightseeing in the morning, another day another temple.
		this one is called Liu Rong Temple, which means six banyan trees.
		the haircut cost 50RMB, which is just over six dollars, but i gave her a hundred because i liked the results so much.
	homepage.mac.com /djjord/iblog/C1417768169/E4903528 (834 words)

	Hong Kong Sightseeing Tours Events & Attractions
		From the 62nd floor of the tallest building in Hong Kong, experience a delicious dinner in the revolving dining room, offering 360 degree panoramic views of the whole city and harbor.
		Explore the authentic hustle and bustle of the Temple street markets at night and then relax on a quaint Chinese Junk for a cruise on the harbor.
		This tour makes several interesting stops on the way to the border with China, including Wongtaisin Temple, the largest in Hong Kong and have the opportunity to glimpse the skyline of China's Shenzhen special economic zone.
	www.hotel-club-net.com /hongkong/sightseeing-tours-hongkong.htm (2023 words)

	A day in Guangzhou, Guangzhou Tourism and Things to Do - IgoUgo
		The 9-storey pagoda at the Temple of the Six Banyan Trees is an ideal way to see a traditional pagoda and a Buddhist temple.
		The temple was built in the 6th century AD, although destroyed by fire in the 10th century.
		The main attraction is the 60m high, 9-storey "Flower Pagoda", which you can climb.
	www.igougo.com /planning/journal.asp?JournalID=25736 (238 words)

	Guangzhou and Canton - Goway's China Travel Ideas - Orient Asia - Goway Travel Experiences.
		You will be met and transferred to your chosen hotel.
		Half-day sightseeing including Dr. Sun Yensen's Memorial Hall, Temple of the Six Banyan Trees and Chen Clan Family Temple.
		The day is at leisure before you are transferred to the airport for your onward flight.
	www.goway.com /orientasia/china/ch_guang.html (158 words)

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