Xisiyi Pujue Temple

Xisiyi Pujue Temple

Xisiyi Pujue Temple is a cultural heritage site protected at the provincial level in Shanxi Province.

Xisiyi Pujue Temple (Fifth Batch of Provincial-Level Protected Sites)

Era: Yuan to Qing Dynasties

Address: Xisiyi Village, Bagong Town, Zezhou County, Jincheng City

Xisiyi Pujue Temple, according to the stone tablet from the 14th year of the Daoguang reign in the Qing Dynasty (1834) preserved within the temple and physical evidence, was originally built in the first year of the Tianbao era of the Tang Dynasty (742). It underwent renovations across various dynasties, eventually taking on its current form. The temple faces south and consists of two courtyards, measuring 64.61 meters from east to west and 36.36 meters from north to south, covering an area of 2,204.87 square meters. The main surviving structures include the Hall of the Four Heavenly Kings (South Hall), the Hall of the Three Buddhas (Middle Hall), the Guan Yu Hall (Main Hall), and the Scripture Depository, among others. These halls are interconnected and arranged in a cohesive layout.

The Hall of the Three Buddhas is situated on a brick foundation, with a square terrace in front. It features five bays in width and six rafters in depth, with a single-eave hanging hip roof. The bracket sets atop the columns are of the four-purlin style, featuring single downward cantilevers and grasshopper-shaped end blocks. There are a total of five intercolumnar bracket sets. Due to later renovations, the original architectural style of the doors and windows has been altered.

The Guan Yu Hall is three bays wide and six rafters deep, with a single-eave hanging hip roof. The front eaves are supported by octagonal chamfered sandstone pillars. The bracket sets atop the pillars are of the five-purlin style, featuring single upward and single downward cantilevers. There are three intercolumnar bracket sets. The lintel above the central plank door is adorned with appliqué decorations and square door knockers.

Source: Shanxi Provincial Cultural Relics Bureau

Xisiyi Village: Xisiyi Village is under the jurisdiction of Bagong Town, Zezhou County, located in the western part of the town. It is 3 kilometers from the town government seat and 17 kilometers from the county government seat. The village enjoys relatively smooth external transportation. It currently has a total of 2,736 acres of land, 560 households, and 1,890 residents. … Xisiyi Village detailed information++

Further Reading:

· Fifth Batch of Provincial-Level Protected Sites in Shanxi Province