The Heavenly King Hall of Daijian'an

The Heavenly King Hall of Daijian'an

The Heavenly King Hall of Daijian'an, located in the center of Daijian'an Village, Jian'an Township, Wutai County. Its founding date is unknown, but the existing structure is from the Ming Dynasty. It faces south and is three bays wide,

four rafters deep, with a flush-gable roof covered in gray clay tiles. The bracket sets on the columns and architraves are all square in shape. The beam frame is simple and unadorned. The ridge is decorated with carved cloud patterns. (From "A Collection of Cultural Relics in Xinzhou")

Source: Xinzhou Website

Jian'an Township: Located in the southwestern border of Wutai County, Jian'an Township faces Dongye Town to the north, borders Shenxi Township to the east, and adjoins Heshang Town of Dingxiang County to the southwest, serving as the southern gateway to Wutai County. To the south, it lies against the Jian'an branch of Jizhou Mountain, and to the north, it is adjacent to the banks of the Hutuo River. It is a sedimentary basin with deep soil layers, flat terrain, ample rainfall, and a suitable climate. The average annual temperature is 10.7°C, with annual precipitation between 500–800 mm, a frost-free period of 155–183 days, and 2,850 hours of annual sunshine. The area has abundant groundwater, fertile agriculture, and hosts key transport routes such as the Wutai Mountain Tourism Highway, Hesu Highway, Hedong Railway, and Shuohuang Railway... More detailed information about Jian'an Township++