Ming Dynasty Glazed Temple

Ming Dynasty Glazed Temple

The Ming Dynasty Glazed Temple is a protected cultural heritage site of Hebei Province.

The Ming Dynasty Glazed Temple in Xingtang was first built in the fifth year of the Tianqi era during the Ming Dynasty (1625), serving as a religious structure dedicated to Guanyin, the Goddess of Mercy. It features a unique design and exquisite structure. The glazed hall faces south while its entrance is on the north side, with a single-eave

hip-and-gable roof, built in imitation of wooden architecture. The entire building is constructed from yellow and green glazed tiles, spanning one bay in both width and depth, covering a floor area of 36 square meters, with a height of 7 meters. The northern side has a door, above which are three sets of inscriptions in regular script: “Legacy of Mount Luojia,” “Behold the Tathagata,” and “Sacred Realm of Mount Putuo,” totaling twelve characters. The eastern gable wall features glazed relief sculptures depicting scenes from the life of the Buddha.

Further Reading:

· Third Batch of Protected Cultural Heritage Sites of Hebei Province