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27-APR-2006

Bell Tower at Hanshan Temple, Suzhou

The Bell Tower is an important component of the Hanshan Temple. The bell mentioned in Zhangji's poem has long been lost and the present one was made in 1906 during the Qing Dynasty. When the bell is tolling, the deep strokes that echo in the halls mix with the deep-toned chants of the monks evoking both a solemn and reverent feelings for all worshippers in the temple. Visitors can go up the tower and toll the bell 3 times for 5 RMB.

Olympus E-330 , Zuiko Digital 7-14mm f/4.0
1/160s f/8.0 at 12.0mm ISO 400 full exif

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