Zezhou Tangdi Temple

Zezhou Tangdi Temple

Zezhou Tangdi Temple is a cultural heritage site protected by Shanxi Province.

Zezhou Tangdi Temple

Zezhou Tangdi Temple (Fourth Batch of Provincial Protected Sites)

Era: Yuan, Ming, Qing Dynasties

Address: Shenhou Village, Nanling Township, Zezhou County

Commonly known as the South Grand Temple. Originally built during the Zhizheng era of the Yuan Dynasty (1341–1368), it has been repaired and expanded in subsequent dynasties. The temple faces south and features a three-courtyard layout. Major structures include the Main Hall (Tangwang Hall), East and West Side Halls (the East Hall is the Guan Yu Temple, the West Hall is the Gao? Shrine), Dragon King Hall, Silkworm Goddess Hall, Medicine King Pavilion, Five Plague Hall, Storage Tower, East and West Corridors, Side Rooms, Corner Towers, and more.

The Main Hall, also called Tangwang Hall, is three bays wide and six rafters deep, with a single-eave hanging hip roof. The pitch is gentle, and the front eaves are fitted with a continuous horizontal beam. The bracket sets are densely arranged and project prominently, with the bracket arms inclined at approximately 15 degrees. The interior features murals.

· Fourth Batch of Cultural Heritage Sites Protected by Shanxi Province

· Third Batch of Cultural Heritage Sites Protected by Shanxi Province