Xumi Fushou Temple (Chinese: 須彌福壽之廟) is one of the Eight Outer Temples in Chengde, Hebei, China. This Buddhist temple is in the north of the park complex of the Chengde Mountain Resort, to the east of Putuo Zongcheng Temple on the north side of a slightly upward slope hill.
The temple was first designed in 1780 to celebrate the 70th birthday of the Qianlong Emperor. It was built for Penchen Lama the VI who came to Chengde from Tibet to convey his congratulations.
Xumi Fushou Temple is a Buddhist temple in Tibetan style, so the prayer flags are everywhere. Prayer flag is a colorful rectangular cloth which is used to bless the surrounding countryside and for other purposes.
The temple covers an area of 37,900 square meters, although most of the buildings in this temple are Tibetan style, the layout is Chinese style.
The main building of Xumi Fushou Temple is the Great Red Terrace (Dahongtai, 大紅台), has three stories, and was furthermore built on a three-story foundation.
Miaogaozhuangyan Hall (妙高莊嚴殿) is the center of the temple, it was the place where the Panchen Lama preached. Eight Gold Dragons on the rooftop are the most prominent decorations of the hall.
Xumi Fushou Temple is a fusion of Chinese and Tibetan architectural style, it is not just a royal temple, but also has its political function.
