Hall of the Sea of Wisdom

Completed in 1750 during the Qing dynasty, the hall is situated on the top of the Longevity Hill as a religious structure. No beams or columns are used ins its construction. The hall was also called "no beam hall”. The outer walls are built with bricks, and are totally wrapped with colorful glazes, which appear brilliant and colorful in the sunlight.

 

There used to be many niches and Buddha figures in the hall. Most of them were burned down during the invasions of the Anglo-French Allied forces and other allied forces from the eight powers.