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What are the small temples hidden in Tianshui?

There are many small temples hidden in Tianshui city. Here are some of them:

1.** Jingtu Temple * *: Located in Maijishan Scenic Area, Tianshui City, Gansu Province, it is a royal temple built in the Western Qin Dynasty (385-43 1), with a history of 1600 years. Jingtu Temple has been built many times since the Northern Wei Dynasty, especially in the Song Dynasty.

2.** Nanguo Temple * *: Located in Nanguo Road, Qinzhou District, Tianshui City, Gansu Province, it is a national key Buddhist temple in the Han nationality area identified by the State Council. Nanguo Temple was founded in Han Dynasty with a history of more than 2,000 years. According to Tianshui County Records, Nanguo Temple was built by Wei Zhengxi's general Deng Ai, with a history of 1700 years.

3.** Ganquan Temple * *: Located in ganquan town, Beidao District, Tianshui City, Gansu Province, it is one of the famous Buddhist resorts in southeast Gansu. Ganquan Temple was built in the Northern Wei Dynasty with a history of 1500 years. According to the Records of Qinzhou, "Forty miles to the southeast of Qinzhou, there is a spring on the mountain, which is green and sweet, so it is named Ganquan; There is a very secluded temple, which is said to be Wargo's reading room. "

These temples are located in or around Tianshui city. Although it is not well-known, it has a long history and has its own characteristics. If you are interested in Buddhist culture, you might as well visit these minority temples.