Praying in front of the City God at Chenghuang Miao Tao temple in Xian in China.

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A believer praying in front of the statue of the Tao City God patron god for the city of Xi an at Chenghuang Miao a 600 year old Taoist temple in Xi an The city god is the guardian of the city and he controls all events and spirits in the city The temple is now a living temple for beleivers as well as a tourist sight

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Size: 3400px × 5100px
Location: Xian, China
Photo credit: © Victor Paul Borg / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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