| Hongluo Temple | |
|---|---|
 Entrance to the Hongluo Temple | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Buddhism |
| Location | |
| Location | Beijing |
| Country | China |
| Geographic coordinates | 40°22′32″N 116°37′13″E / 40.37556°N 116.62028°E |
The Hongluo Temple (Chinese: 红螺寺; pinyin: Hongluo Si) is one of the largest and most extensive Buddhist temples located in northern Beijing.[1] It was first established during the Tang dynasty (618–907 AD);[1] however, it was rebuilt many times later, notably during the Ming dynasty.[2] The temple is located at the southern foot of the Hongluo Mountain, and covers an area of 7 hectares (17 acres).[1] Its name, Hongluo Temple, is also translated as "Red Snail Temple".
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