This monastery was built in 1038 during the Liao Dynasty, it is one of the best and complete monastic architecture of Khitan 契丹 ethnic group remaining up to date. This Lower Huayan Monastery is a historical monument and it is a museum of Art of the Liao dynasty. There is another Upper Huayan Monastery 50m away from here where it is meant for praying and hosting various religious events. The taxi chatted interesting statement to describe Datong City as “官僚腐败， 警察无赖，人民乞丐”. Not sure whether he is only joking?
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