Zezhou Trinity Temple

Zezhou Trinity Temple

The Zezhou Trinity Temple is a cultural heritage site protected at the provincial level in Shanxi Province.

Trinity Temple

Trinity Temple (Fourth Batch of Provincial-Level Protected Sites)

Era: Ming and Qing Dynasties

Address: Zhijiao Village, Lizhai Township, Zezhou County

Built in the 15th year of the Jiajing reign during the Ming Dynasty (1536), it has undergone multiple renovations since. The temple faces south and features a single-courtyard layout, covering an area of 1,321 square meters. Major structures include the mountain gate, dance stage, offering pavilion, main hall, as well as east and west side halls and auxiliary halls.

The main hall is the Trinity Hall, built on a 1.9-meter-high platform. It has three bays in width and four rafters in depth, with a single-eave, hanging gable roof. Inside, statues of Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism are enshrined. The back walls and gable walls of the Trinity Hall and side halls still retain nearly 100 square meters of murals from the Ming and Qing periods. The beams, brackets, and spandrels of the temple structures feature exquisite carvings, and the entire complex is adorned with glazed ridge ornaments.

Further Reading:

· Fourth Batch of Shanxi Provincial Cultural Heritage Protection Units