4K | This is not Kyoto, this is Baoshan Temple in Shanghai, China | Late Tang Dynasty style
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Baoshan Temple is located in the outskirts of Shanghai and was originally built in the sixth year of the Zhengde period during the Ming Dynasty (1511 AD), giving it a history of over 500 years. It was rebuilt during the 27th year of the Qianlong period in the Qing Dynasty and underwent various changes over the years. In 2005, Baoshan Temple was reconstructed, and the main structure was completed by the end of 2010.
The new temple features a traditional longitudinal axis layout of a Buddhist monastery, designed in the style of a late Tang Dynasty palace. It is constructed entirely of African rosewood using mortise and tenon joints without a single nail, showcasing a rigorous, elegant, and ancient design, which earned it the highest honor in China’s architecture industry—the “Luban Award.” With a total building area of about 12,000 square meters, it is the largest Buddhist temple in Shanghai.
Despite its completion, some netizens believe Baoshan Temple resembles Japanese-style architecture. However, this is not the case, as Japan’s Asuka and Nara period architecture was influenced by China’s Tang Dynasty, and Baoshan Temple embodies Tang-dynasty-style architecture, which explains the similarity in style.
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01:08 The Core Area of the Temple
18:03 The Garden of the Temple