Beiyicheng Jade Emperor Temple

Beiyicheng Jade Emperor Temple

Beiyicheng Jade Emperor Temple is a National Key Cultural Relics Protection Unit.

Beiyicheng Jade Emperor Temple

Beiyicheng Jade Emperor Temple (Sixth Batch of National Key Cultural Relics Protection Units)

Era: Song to Qing

Address: Northwest of Beiyicheng Village, Beiyicheng Town, Zezhou County

The temple’s founding date is unknown, but the front eaves columns of the main hall bear an inscription indicating renovation in the fourth year of Daguan during the Song Dynasty (1110). Existing structures include the Jade Emperor Hall, Offering Hall, Side Halls, East and West Side Rooms, Dance Tower, and wing rooms. Except for the main hall, which remains a relic from the Song Dynasty, the rest exhibit later architectural styles.

The Jade Emperor Hall is built on a brick platform 1.2 meters high, measuring three bays in both depth and width, forming a square floor plan. It features a single-eave, nine-ridge roof with glazed tile trimming, giving it a solemn and stable appearance. There are four front eaves columns made of bluestone, octagonal in shape, with distinct side angles and pronounced upward curve. The bracket sets are intricately crafted. The interior of the hall preserves a significant amount of original Song Dynasty wooden structure. The large beams and bracket arms are well-preserved, mutually supporting each other, offering important insights into the architectural techniques of the Song Dynasty. The Beiyicheng Village: Located at the site of the town government, Beiyicheng Village is the political, economic, and cultural center of the entire township. To the west of the village lies a secondary road, and to the east, a highway runs north-south, providing very convenient transportation. The village has 321 households, a population of 1,328, with 1,803 mu of arable land, 41 Party members, and 21 village representatives. In recent years, the village has built high-standard facilities including a “Party Member Activity Room,” audio-visual education room, distance education room, and a farmers’ library. A cultural and sports activity square has also been constructed to the west of the village, equipped with a stage, basketball hoops, and recreational facilities, greatly enriching the spiritual and cultural life of the residents... More detailed information about Beiyicheng Village++

Further Reading:

· Sixth Batch of National Key Cultural Relics Protection Units