Shangge Longyan Temple

Shangge Longyan Temple

Shangge Longyan Temple is a cultural heritage site protected at the provincial level in Shanxi Province.

Shangge Longyan Temple (Fifth Batch of Provincial-Level Protected Sites)

Era: Song to Qing Dynasties

Address: Shangge Village, Zhongcun Town, Qinshui County, Jincheng City

Shangge Longyan Temple has an uncertain founding date. The temple faces south and consists of a single-courtyard complex covering an area of 792 square meters. Among the existing structures, the South Hall dates back to the Song Dynasty, the Main Hall to the Yuan Dynasty, and the rest exhibit architectural styles from the Qing Dynasty. Along the central axis from south to north are the South Hall and the Main Hall, with the East Gate, West Corner Room, Side Rooms, and Ear Halls located on both sides.

The Main Hall sits on a stone platform foundation, featuring a five-bay width, six-rafter depth, and a single-eave hanging gable roof.

The South Hall has a three-bay width and four-rafter depth, with a hip-and-gable roof. Its beam framework adopts a four-rafter system using two different construction methods, and features a surrounding corridor. Source: Shanxi Provincial Cultural Relics Bureau

Shangge Village: Basic Information about Shangge Village

Shangge Village has a total of 270 households, with a population of over 810 people, 2,130 mu of arable land, and 5,645 mu of forested land. There are 450 laborers. The village has 34 Party members, including 1 probationary member. The total grain output is 440.1 tons, with an average yield of 215.2 kilograms per mu. The total economic income is 4.6 million yuan, and the per capita net income is 9,401 yuan. The village comprises three villager groups and has 23 villager representatives. It is primarily an agricultural village. The main sources of villagers’ income are farming, animal husbandry, and migrant work. The main challenges include difficulties in increasing farmers' income and a weak collective economy. … Shangge Village detailed information++

Further Reading:

· Fifth Batch of Shanxi Provincial Cultural Heritage Protection Units