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Ding Hui Temple

Dinghui Si

A temple on the site of a Tang Dynasty temple. Little more than two huge 300-year-old Ginkgo trees and some stone pillar bases remain from the original complex after it was demolished and a factory built atop in 1949.

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Address: DingHui Temple Ln
Getting there: Off Fenghuang St
Price: Free

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