Lingyin Temple is one of the best known Buddhist monasteries in China. Built in 326AD at the foot of Lingyin Mountain, the main hall is 34 meters (111ft) tall - incredibly high for a 1 story building. In the center of the hall there is a statue of Sakyamuni Buddha, which was carved from 24 pieces of camphor wood. The 2 stone pagodas in front of the hall were built in 960 during the Song dynasty (960-1271).