Longxing Temple (Yuanling County)
| Longxing Temple | |
|---|---|
龙兴寺 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Buddhism |
| Sect | Chan Buddhism |
| Location | |
| Location | Yuanling County, Hunan, China |
| Geographic coordinates | 28°27′26″N 110°24′03″E / 28.457154°N 110.400902°E |
| Architecture | |
| Style | Chinese architecture |
| Founder | Emperor Taizong |
| Date established | 628 |
| Materials | Wood, bricks, and cement |
Longxing Temple (simplified Chinese: 龙兴寺; traditional Chinese: 龍興寺; pinyin: Lóngxīng Sì) is a Buddhist temple located in Yuanling County, Hunan, China.: 231–233 : 137 : 281 It is an ancient building that preserves the architectural styles of the Song dynasty to the Qing dynasty (960–1911), and is the oldest surviving wooden building complex in Hunan.: 231–233 : 137 : 281