4. Mati Temple

Built in Liang Dynasty (AD502-557), Mati Temple was named after a legend that a heavenly horse drank water and left a hoof print now commemorated in Hoof Hall of the Puguang Temple. There were more than 1,000 monks in its heyday.

 

Zhangye, a city base from which to explore Danxia landform

The gate of the Mati Temple. [Yan Ziwei / IC]

 

 

Zhangye, a city base from which to explore Danxia landform

The grottos of Mati Temple. [Yan Ziwei / IC]

 

 

Zhangye, a city base from which to explore Danxia landform

The inside view of a grotto in Mati Temple. [Yan Ziwei / IC]

 

 

Zhangye, a city base from which to explore Danxia landform

The grottos of Mati Temple. [Yan Ziwei / IC]

 

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