Old cypress trees in the courtyard are very valuable. Five of them were planted by Emperor Wudi himself, from the Han Dynasty, and have lived for 2,000 years. Behind the temple is a bonsai garden. Different kinds of bonsais are available for tourists to view.
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The Bronze Pavilion, made of bronze castings, lies in the northeast corner of the Dai Temple. [Photo/Zhang Jie]
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Another attraction is the Bronze Pavilion. Lying in the northeast corner of the temple, the pavilion is made of bronze castings. Intricate workmanship means it is highly valuable, thus gaining its reputation as one of the most famous bronze pavilions in China.