South Shifang Temple

South Shifang Temple

South Shifang Temple is a cultural relic protection unit of Taiyuan City.

Situated to the south of Hongtugou in Nangxiang Community, Qiadong Subdistrict, Yingze District, Taiyuan City, it was originally named Baiyun Temple. Constructed in the early Ming Dynasty, it underwent renovations during the Wanli era, and the Scripture Depository was built in the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty. Owing to its closeness to the ancient stele "Where White Clouds Soar" in Dicun, Governor Tunar renamed it Baiyun Temple. Additionally, as there was a Zen temple called Shifang Temple outside the north gate of Taiyuan City, this temple became commonly known as South Shifang Temple. The temple is spacious and boasts serene scenery. It is now a protected cultural heritage site.

Further reading:

· First Batch of Municipal Cultural Relic Protection Units in Taiyuan City