Bodhi Temple

The temple is situated in Mangshi, capital city of Dehong Prefecture,

 West Yunnan. It is said to be first built in the reign of the Emperor

 Kangxi in the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) by Mangshi Chieftain’s oldest 

son who gave up his official career and became a monk. The temple got

 its name because there was a Bodhi tree (Bo tree) in its front. With

 unique designs and exquisite workmanship, the main hall is characterized

 by the fusion of architectural styles of the Dai, Chinese Han and 

Ancient-India, etc.