Main Hall of Shousheng Temple in Xinjiang

Main Hall of Shousheng Temple in Xinjiang

The Main Hall of Shousheng Temple in Xinjiang is a National Key Cultural Relics Protection Unit.

Main Hall of Shousheng Temple

Era: Yuan Dynasty

Address: Beisu Village, Zhezhang Town, Xinjiang County

Built in the second year of the Jianlong era of the Song Dynasty (961), with renovations in subsequent dynasties. Only the Yuan Dynasty main hall remains today. The hall features a five-bay width, six-rafter depth, single-eave hanging gable roof, and covers a construction area of 250 square meters. The bracket sets under the eaves display intricate craftsmanship, and one of the bracket arms is particularly notable. The structure makes extensive use of wooden materials, and the interior still retains some ancient painted artwork, reflecting the grandeur of religious architecture from past dynasties.

On October 7, 2019, the Main Hall of Shousheng Temple in Xinjiang was included in the eighth batch of National Key Cultural Relics Protection Units.

Beisu Village:

Origin of the Village Name:

Before the Northern Song Dynasty, the Su family was the first to settle here, hence the name "Su Village." After the Jin and Yuan dynasties, due to its location on a key official route and the gathering of merchants, it gradually expanded into a town. During the Shunzhi period of the Qing Dynasty, when administrative divisions were redefined, it was renamed Beisu Village (North Su Village) to distinguish it from two other villages with the same name in the county.

General Information:

Beisu Village is located at the junction of Xiangning, Xiangfen, and Xinjiang counties, situated along a major transportation route. Historically a hub for merchants, it is the largest rural market town in Xinjiang County. The village comprises 8 residential groups, with 1,084 households, a population of 4,331, and 100 Party members. It has... [Detailed information about Beisu Village++]

Further Reading:

· Fourth Batch of Shanxi Provincial Cultural Relics Protection Units

· Eighth Batch of National Key Cultural Relics Protection Units