The Hall of the Holy Mother

The Hall of the Holy Mother

The Hall of the Holy Mother is a cultural tourism attraction.

Highlights:

There are eight exquisitely carved wooden dragons on the pillars in front of the hall. These Song Dynasty wood carvings are masterpieces and the earliest surviving wooden dragon carvings in China. Inside the hall, there are also the famous statues of maidens, which are vividly shaped and naturally expressive. These 43 statues, created in the Song Dynasty, are treasures among the cultural relics of the Jin Temple.

: Walk straight ahead past the Flying Bridge over the Fish Pond to reach the Hall of the Holy Mother, the main hall of the Jin Temple. Originally built during the Northern Song Dynasty, it has a history of nearly a thousand years. The hall is square-shaped, with seven bays in width and six in depth. No load-bearing columns are visible inside the hall, which greatly enhances the open feeling of the interior space—an unusual and rare architectural feature.

Address: Inside the Jin Temple Museum, Jin Temple Park, Jinci Town, Jinyuan District, Taiyuan City

Transportation

The Hall of the Holy Mother is located in Taiyuan City

Take bus routes 301, 302, 308, 804, 848, or 856 within the city to Jinci Park Station.

Type: Historical Site

Rating: AAAA

Recommended Visiting Time: 15–30 minutes

Phone: 0351-2149649

Opening Hours:

8:00–18:00 (April 1 – October 31), 8:30–17:00 (November 1 – March 31)

Ticket Information:

No separate ticket required. Included in the Jin Temple scenic area ticket. Jin Temple ticket: 95 RMB (peak season), 75 RMB (off-season).

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