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Mt. Jiuhua (Nine Blossoms Mountain) of southern Anhui Province is one of the Four Sacred Mountains of
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Buddhism in China. It is renowned not only for its beautiful scenery but also as the home to many ancient Buddhist
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temples and monasteries. The construction of these temples and monasteries began in the Eastern Jin Dynasty and
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flourished and reached its peak during the Ming and Qing dynasties. More than 300 temples and monasteries were
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built, among which 56 are well-preserved.