The Ci Yin An temple, in Diantou, Shaxi, prior to its restoration. Photos: Chris Barclay; CorbisThe Ci Yin An temple, in Diantou, Shaxi, prior to its restoration. Photos: Chris Barclay; Corbis
The Ci Yin An temple, in Diantou, Shaxi, prior to its restoration. Photos: Chris Barclay; Corbis
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Destination: Shaxi, Yunnan

When Songzi Guanyin answered his wife's prayer, Chris Barclay gave thanks by restoring a crumbling temple dedicated to the fertility goddess in 'Shangri-la'.

CHRIS BARCLAY

Updated: 12:26am, 31 Aug, 2014

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The Ci Yin An temple, in Diantou, Shaxi, prior to its restoration. Photos: Chris Barclay; CorbisThe Ci Yin An temple, in Diantou, Shaxi, prior to its restoration. Photos: Chris Barclay; Corbis
The Ci Yin An temple, in Diantou, Shaxi, prior to its restoration. Photos: Chris Barclay; Corbis
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