Grand Temple of Mount Heng

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The Grand Temple of Mount Heng, or Grand Temple of South Mountain (Chinese: 南岳大庙; pinyin: Nányuè Dàmiào) is located at the foot of Mount Heng, and on the north of ancient town of Mount Heng in Hunan, China. It is the largest temple on Mount Heng.

Three religions, Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism, co-exist in the Grand Temple of Mount Heng. Eight Temples of Taoism, Eight Temples of Buddhism and the Imperial Library Tower represent the convergence of three religions.

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