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[Honorable Mention] Helen Shi, UM-PKU Joint Institute
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Juesheng (Bell) Templee
Although it seems like modern technology of China towers over the old and traditional aspects of Chinese culture, this sign for Olympus Digital Equipment cannot compare with the technological treasures located at the Juesheng (Bell) Temple, shown here.
Built in the 1730s, this temple houses the "big bell," a 46 ton cast bronze bell that displays over 250,000 characters on its surface. In ancient times, the striking of the bell could be heard from a distance of over 70 km. The temple now houses an impressive collection of hundreds of cast bronze bells dating back to the beginning of Chinese history.