The Linggu Si, Nanjing is situated towards the east of the Mausoleum of Dr. Sun Yat-Sen. It covers an area of 2,036 square meters that is approximately 2435 square yards. The surrounding area of the Linggu Si, Nanjing is very attractive and it is so very popular that you should not miss it under any circumstance. So come and enjoy the Linggu Si, Nanjing.
The Linggu Si, Nanjing area is very beautiful besides being peaceful and serene. There are maple trees around this temple. The scenery is so very vibrant and colorful that you will be reluctant to leave the place.
The Linggu Si, Nanjing is surrounded by a Wuliang Hall which means a hall without girder. This Wuliang Hall was constructed in the year 183. It is 22-meters in height and 53.8-meters in width. This hall is indeed a prominent structure because of its amazing architectural techniques. There are the three archways that can be found on both the front and rear sides.
The Wuliang Hall structure was built completely with bricks. The entire structure was built without using a single piece of wood or even a nail. Therefore it was called the Wuliang Hall and the word "Wuliang" means one that is beamless.
The Linggu Si, Nanjing originally enshrined the Amitayus that is the Buddha of Infinite Life. In 1928, the Wuliang Hall was made into the memorial hall of all those soldiers who gave up their lives during the War of Northern Expedition (1926-1927). Here more than 30,000 soldiers have been enshrined.
For entering the Linggu Si, Nanjing you need to pay an admission fee of CNY15.
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