Photo taken on April 4, 2017 shows the Sam Poo Kong Temple, which was built in memory of the Chinese Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) navigator Zheng He's arrival at Semarang, in Semarang, Indonesia. Chinese navy explorer Zheng He who visited the Central Java Province's port city of Semarang 600 years ago has an enduring legacy in the capital of the province. Arriving here at the beginning of the 15th century, Zheng He made a cave on the Simongan Hill as his temporary abode and repaired his ships. During his stay, Zheng He built a mosque and set up a Chinese Muslim community in the city. The mosque was later turned into a temple by Semarang residents, now known as Sam Poo Kong with a huge Zheng He statue in its front. (Xinhua/Du Yu)
In pics: Sam Poo Kong Temple in Indonesia
Source: Xinhua| 2017-04-08 09:15:22|Editor: Zhang Dongmiao
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