The name "Xumi Fushou " is a direct translation from the Tibetan name "Temple of Complete Happiness and Longevity". The temple combines both Han and Tibetan architectural styles; also, a big red platform is noticeable. On the tops of the palaces are eight copper gold dragon s. Viewed from a distance, the temple is very impressive and magnificent.

It is believed that during the Panchen Lama's stay in Chengde, Emperor Qianlong presented him with a golden book and a golden seal . The seal, carved with Han, Manchu, Mongolian and Tibetan scripts, was inscribed with the words "Seal presented to the Panchen Erdeni". However, the written character used for the second syllable of Pan chen, was "chen," meaning "subject" or "vassal". This change was made to express the fact that Tibet was under the central political authority of the Qing Dynasty.

* Temple of Universal Peace

The temple, situated on the western banks of the Wulie River, is the most easterly temple of the northern temples and occupies an area of over 30,000 square meters. It was built in 1755 during the reign of Emperor Qianlong based on the model of the Samye Temple, the earliest Buddhist monastery in Tibet.

The world's largest woodcarving Buddha resides in this temple. Unlike other Buddha, this one has thousands of hands and eyes, 22.28 meters high and 15 meters wide. It is made from pine, cypress, elm, fir and basswood. Inside the temple are the bell and drum towers, pavilions, Heavenly King Palace and Hall of Sakyamuni. Built in 1755, the temple shows the Qing Dynasty's respect to minorities.

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