Temple of Potaraka Doctrine also called Putuo Zongchengzhi Temple or little Potala Palace. It is located to the north of Mountain Resort of Chengde.
The temple is the biggest and the most magnificent building in Eight Outer Temples.
Built in 1767 imitating the style of the Potala Palace in Lhasa Tibet.
The pronunciation of Chinese name meaning 'Potala Palace' in Tibetan language.
The halls and pavilions in this temple were designed to naturally strew on the hillside according to the hypsography. The grand red platform is the principle construction of the temple(please see the picture on the right side).
The platform and the three halls on it are all with the copper gold tiles roof.
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Chengde introduction
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