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The Red Shells Temple, or Hongluo Si received its name from a legend that two spiral shells gave out red light in the evening.

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Surrounded by hills dotted with pines and cypresses in different shapes, the temple's tasteful layout creates an atmosphere of quiet contemplation.

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Located at the foot of the Hongluo Mountain, the temple is seven kilometers northwest of Huairou County.

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First built during the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD), the temple is worth a visit in early summer because of the wild flowers, fresh air.

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Covering an area of 16.6 acres, Hongluo Temple is the largest temple in the Beijing's northern district.