№.5 The Poo-Ta-La, or Great Temple near Zhehol, Tartary 熱河布達拉

The Putuo Zongcheng Temple, also known as the “Little Potala Palace,” is a Buddhist temple built in the Qing Dynasty by Emperor Qianlong to celebrate his 60th birthday and the 80th birthday of Empress Dowager Chongqing. It is located in Chengde City(Zhehol), Hebei Province, and was constructed in imitation of the Potala Palace in Tibet.

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Drawn by

T.Allom

Engraved by

J.Tingle

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