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Changchun Temple

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The Beijing Changchun Temple (Chinese: 北京长椿寺; pinyin: Beijing Changchun Si) is a Buddhist temple in Xuanwu District, Beijing, China. The temple also houses the Xuanwu Cultural Museum.

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Changchun Temple
Changchun Str, Xicheng District Guang'anmennei (首都功能核心区)

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北京长椿寺

Changchun Str
100032 Xicheng District, Guang'anmennei (首都功能核心区)
Beijing, China
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