Taiyun Temple

Taiyun Temple

Taiyun Temple is a cultural heritage site protected by Shanxi Province.

Taiyun Temple

Taiyun Temple (Batch 3 Provincial Protected Site)

Era: Song and Jin Dynasties

Address: North of Shiqiao Village, Guangsheng Temple Town, Hongtong County

According to inscriptions, it was originally built in the 10th year of the Tianbao era of the Tang Dynasty (751 AD), rebuilt in the 4th year of the Yongxi era of the Northern Song Dynasty (987 AD), and now only the main hall remains, with its main structure dating back to the Song Dynasty.

The main hall faces south and features a three-bay width and six-rafter depth, with a single-eave hanging hip roof. The beam frame is a six-rafter structure with four rafters… (text cut off) The niche on the west side is 5 square meters, covered with clay plaster, and the content is unclear.

Further reading:

· Batch 3 Shanxi Provincial Cultural Heritage Protection Units