Gao Ping Zisheng Temple

Gao Ping Zisheng Temple

Gao Ping Zisheng Temple is a cultural heritage site protected at the provincial level in Shanxi Province.

Zisheng Temple (Second Batch of Provincial-Level Protected Sites)

Era: Song Dynasty

Address: Dazhouzuan Village, 20 kilometers southwest of Gao Ping City

The founding date is unknown, but it already existed during the Song Dynasty. It was renovated in the first year of the Zhengde era of the Ming Dynasty (1506).

The temple faces south and is located in the center of the village. It presents an ancient and verdant atmosphere, with grand and imposing halls. Existing structures include the mountain gate, middle hall, rear hall, and east and west side halls. The middle hall is a remnant from the Song Dynasty, featuring a width of three bays, a depth of six rafters, a single-eave hip-and-gable roof, gently sloping roof ridges, far-reaching eaves, and brackets with intricate designs. The structure is considered a classic example of Song Dynasty architecture. The side halls are also well-preserved. The rear hall is a Ming Dynasty structure.

There are seven stone stelae preserved in the temple, including two statue steles from the Yuan Dynasty.

Further Reading:

· Second Batch of Shanxi Provincial Cultural Heritage Protection Units