Taoist Beichan Temple In Qinghai Province

XINING, CHINA - OCTOBER 14: (CHINA OUT) Taoist nuns overlook the city at the Beichan Temple on October 14, 2005 in Xining of Qinghai Province, China. Beichan Temple, also known as North Hill Temple, is one of the most famous Taoist sacred centers in Qinghai Province. Beichan Temple was first built during the Northern Wei period (386-534), topping dangerous rocks and bottoming a deep valley on the North Hill. The temple is renowned for its grottoes, caves and unique architecture of the ancient buildings. (Photo by China Photos/Getty Images)