China: Entrance to Qiongzhu Si (Bamboo Temple), northwest of Kunming, Yunnan Province. Qiongzhu Si was originally constructed during the Tang Dynasty (618-907), but was properly established during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) as the first temple dedicated to Zen Buddhism in Yunnan. The temple is famous for its 500 painted arhats created during the reign of Qing Emperor Guangxu (1875-1909) by sculptor Li Guangxiu.

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