Nanzhuang Jade Emperor Temple

Nanzhuang Jade Emperor Temple

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

Nanzhuang Jade Emperor Temple

Nanzhuang Jade Emperor Temple (Fourth Batch of Provincial Protected Sites)

Era: Jin, Ming, Qing Dynasties

Address: Nanzhuang Village, Hexi Town, Gaoping City

Originally built during the Eastern Han Dynasty, it was later renovated during the Tang Xiantian era and the Jin Da’an years, with additional repairs carried out in the Ming Hongzhi period. The temple faces south and is divided into upper and lower courtyards. Existing structures include the mountain gate, offering hall, main hall, east and west side halls, wing rooms, and dance tower. The main hall is a remnant of the Jin Dynasty, while the rest are Ming and Qing buildings.

The main hall is built on a 70-centimeter-high platform, with a width of three bays and a depth of six rafters, featuring a single-eave hanging gable roof. The bracket sets are of the Dougong style, with single-layered eaves and bracket arms. The roof ridges are decorated with intricate carvings.

The temple houses one Jin Dynasty stone stele and one Qing Dynasty restoration stele.

In May 2013, Nanzhuang Jade Emperor Temple was designated as part of the Seventh Batch of National Key Cultural Relics Protection Units.

Further Reading:

· Fourth Batch of Shanxi Provincial Cultural Relics Protection Units

· Seventh Batch of National Key Cultural Relics Protection Units