Nanzhuang Jade Emperor TempleNanzhuang Jade Emperor Temple (Fourth Batch of Provincial Protected Sites)Era: Jin, Ming, Qing DynastiesAddress: Nanzhuang Village, Hexi Town, Gaoping CityOriginally built during the Eastern Han Dynasty, it was later renovated during the Tang Xiantian era and the Jin Da’an years, with additional repairs carried out in the Ming Hongzhi period. The temple faces south and is divided into upper and lower courtyards. Existing structures include the mountain gate, offering hall, main hall, east and west side halls, wing rooms…
Wanshou Palace (Wanshou Palace, Fourth Batch of Provincial-Level Protected Sites) Era: Yuan and Ming Dynasties Address: Shangdongfeng Village, Yuancun Township, Gaoping City Dongfeng Wanshou Palace, also known as Shenggu Temple, is located north of Shangdongfeng Village, Yuancun Township, Gaoping City. According to inscriptions in the temple, it was originally built in the 21st year of the Zhiyuan era of the Yuan Dynasty (1284), and has been repaired during the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. The structure faces south and consists of a two...
Gao Ping Iron Buddha Temple Gao Ping Iron Buddha Temple (Fourth Batch of Provincial-Level Protected Sites) Era: Ming Dynasty Address: Mixi Village, Mishan Town, Gaoping City According to an inscription on the bluestone door sill of the main hall stating “On July 13th of the second year of the Dading era of the Jin Dynasty (1167), the Iron Buddha was cast and the Iron Buddha Temple was renovated,” the temple was originally built during the Jin Dynasty, while the existing structures date back to the Ming Dynasty. The temple faces south and its main buildings include…
The Ji Family Residence (The Ji Family Residence [National Fourth Batch Cultural Relics Protection Unit]) Era: Yuan Dynasty Address: Located in Chenjia Town, 18 kilometers northeast of Gaoping City Also known as the Ji Family Ancestral House, it is the oldest discovered residential building in China to date. It faces south and is built on a 0.42-meter-high sandstone platform. The structure has a rectangular layout, with three bays in width and six rafters in depth, and features a flush-gable roof...
Kaihuasi Temple (Fifth Batch of National Key Cultural Relics Protection Units) Era: Northern Song to Qing Dynasties Address: On the mountainside of Sheli Mountain, Wangcun Village, Chenping Town, 20 km northeast of Gaoping City According to the "Inscription on the Stupa of the Chan Master of Sheli Mountain in the Great Tang" inside the temple from the third year of Tongguang during the Later Tang Dynasty (925 AD), the temple was established in the Tiancheng era (904–907 AD) at the end of the Tang Dynasty. Initially named Qingliang Temple, it was renamed Kaihuasi during the Song Dynasty...
Xilimen Erxian Temple Xilimen Erxian Temple (Sixth Batch of National Key Cultural Relics Protection Units) Era: Jin to Qing Dynasties Address: Xilimen Village, southeast of Gaoping City The temple’s founding date is unknown. It was renovated multiple times during the Jin, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties, with the central hall being a remnant structure from the Jin Dynasty. The temple faces south and has a two-courtyard layout. Existing structures include the mountain gate, central hall, rear hall, bell and drum towers, east and west...
Zhongping Erxian Palace (Zhongping Erxian Palace) (Sixth Batch National Heritage Site) Era: Jin to Qing Dynasties Address: South foot of Cuiping Mountain, northwest of Zhongping Village, Beishi Town, Gaoping City Built during the Tang Tianyou era (904–970). Renovated in the 12th year of the Jin Dading era (1172), with subsequent repairs and expansions over the dynasties. Only the main hall remains today, with the main structure dating back to the Jin...
Erlang Temple (Sixth Batch of National Heritage) Era: Jin to Qing Dynasties Address: Wangbao Village, Sizhuang Town, Gaoping City The temple's founding date is unknown, but it existed as early as the Tang Dynasty and has been repaired through successive dynasties. The temple faces south and north, and current structures include a stage, offering hall, main hall, east and west wing halls, and corridor rooms. The stage is a relic from the Jin Dynasty, while the rest date back to the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The stage is...
Qingmeng Temple (Qingmeng Temple) (Sixth Batch of National Protected Sites) Era: Yuan to Qing Dynasties Address: East of Tielu Village, 12.5 km northeast of Gaoping City According to the Qing-era "Gaoping County Annals": "Jin Jizhizhen, also known as Dongmingzi, traveled to the Five Sacred Mountains during the Huangtong era. Upon returning, he told his relatives, 'Life is but a dream,' and thus donated his residence to establish a temple named Qingmeng," from which the temple gets its name.…
Ancient Zhong Temple (Listed in the 6th batch of National Key Cultural Relics Protection Units) Era: Yuan to Qing Dynasties Address: On the highland northwest of Xiatai Village, 10.5 km northeast of Gaoping City The temple’s exact founding date is unknown. It faces south and is divided into upper and lower courtyards, featuring grand architectural scale. The lower courtyard includes a stage, viewing pavilion, incense kitchen, and other structures. The upper courtyard houses the mountain gate, Prince Hall, Main Hall…
Dalishan Scenic Area Dalishan Scenic Area is located in Mishan Town, Gaoping City, nestled against Qifo Mountain to the north, adjacent to Dinglin Temple to the east, bordering Quping Line to the south, and facing the highway to the west. It is just 1 kilometer from the city center. During the Battle of Changping, this area served as the command center, watchtower, and granary for the Zhao army. General Lian Po of Zhao stationed here for two years and created the historical tale of using sand to simulate grain in order to deceive the Qin army. To commemorate the veteran general Lian Po, local residents built the Lian Po Temple during the Jiajing era of the Ming Dynasty, which was later destroyed in wars across various dynasties. "Snow Accumulation on Dalishan" is one of the Eight Famous Scenic Spots of Gaoping and is widely renowned.
Dazhou Village in Majia Town, Gaoping City, is located about 40 li southwest of Gaoping. It borders Dayang Town of Zezhou County to the south and is an area where no other village, town, or city within a hundred-mile radius can compare in terms of ancient dwellings and temples. Its architecture is arranged according to the Five Elements and Eight Trigrams. The Five Elements correspond to five gate towers in the southeast, north, and central directions, while the Eight Trigrams...
Jiaxiang Temple (Third Batch Provincial-Level Protected Site) Era: Song Dynasty Location: Chixiang Village, 10 km northeast of Gaoping City Originally built during the Later Zhou Dynasty of the Five Dynasties period (951–953), the temple underwent multiple renovations in the Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. Situated to the west of the village on higher ground with an elegant environment, it is described as “a place that bestows blessings upon the village.” Facing south, the temple has three…
Era: Yuan and Qing Dynasties Address: Shimo Village, Shimo Township, Gaoping City, Jincheng, Shanxi Province Shimo Xuan Sheng Temple is located in Shimo Village, Shimo Township, Gaoping City, Gaoping, Shanxi Province. It faces south and covers an area of approximately 1,230 square meters. According to inscriptions in the temple, it was first built in the eighth year of the Yuandade era (1304). The central axis features a mountain gate and the main hall, flanked by side rooms and auxiliary halls...
Era: Song to Qing dynasties This temple is located in the center of Lianghu Village, Yuancun Township, Gaoping City, Jincheng, Shanxi Province. It is an ancient Taoist architectural complex successively built during the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties, and was designated by the State Council as part of the seventh batch of Major Historical and Cultural Sites Protected at the National Level. The ancient architectural complex faces south and covers an area of approximately 1,600 square meters. It holds significant importance in the history of Taoism...
Gaoping Lianghu Village Lianghu Village, said to have been established during the Tang Dynasty by two families surnamed Guo and Tian, was originally called “Two Households.” It is the hometown of Tian Fengji, the Zhejiang governor and one of the three eminent grand secretaries of Gaoping during the Qing Dynasty. The entire village is exquisitely located, featuring deep ancient lanes, rows of vintage houses, imposing gateways, weathered plaques, and a simple yet sincere folk culture. Its “Three Carvings” (wood, brick, and stone) are exceptionally exquisite. Especially…
The Danzhuling Industrial Tourism Area was developed by the company through the renovation of the Fushan Reservoir in the neighboring mining area, creating new scenic spots such as “Lake Bend,” “Fortune Bend,” and “Clear Bend” among the “Eighteen Bends.” Using abandoned mine shafts, the site has been transformed into an underground tour area and a coal mine safety education and training base that combines safety instruction with disaster simulation. Featuring the five major underground systems—mining, excavation, machinery, transport, and ventilation—the experience uses sound, light, electricity, fog, and lightweight materials to simulate accident scenarios such as gas explosions, roof collapses, and water inrushes. It also introduces the concept and format of “letting visitors participate in responding to disaster scenarios,” allowing them to genuinely experience the underground working conditions of miners, understand the possible causes of coal mine accidents, and fully appreciate the importance of mine safety. Gao Zhanxiang, former Minister of Culture and Chairman of the Chinese Culture Promotion Society, once inscribed praise for the scenic area: “In the bitter cold of winter, warmth abounds; in the scorching heat of summer, shade brings unmatched coolness,” referring to it as a “Little Changchun.”
Jiannan Jidu Temple is located atop Cuihua Mountain in Jiannan Village, Jianning Township, Gaoping City. It faces south, stretching 98 meters from north to south and 56 meters from east to west, covering an area of approximately 3,358 square meters. The exact date of its establishment is unknown, but according to inscriptions within the temple, it was renovated in the 31st year of the Kangxi reign during the Qing Dynasty (1691). The temple features three courtyards, with a central axis that includes...
Tuanxi Yan Emperor Temple (Fifth Batch Provincial-Level Protected Site) Era: Yuan to Qing Dynasties Address: Tuanxi Village, Shenlong Town, Gaoping City, Jincheng City Tuanxi Yan Emperor Temple, the year of its establishment is unknown. The entire temple faces south and covers an area of approximately 1,523 square meters. Although the founding date is unclear, according to inscriptions in the temple, it was renovated in the 11th year of the Kangxi reign of the Qing Dynasty (1672). Tuanxi Yan Emperor...
The Lianghu Ancient Architectural Complex (Fifth Batch of Provincial Heritage) Era: Ming and Qing Dynasties Location: Lianghu Village, Yuancun Township, Gaoping City, Jincheng City The Lianghu Village ancient architectural complex is located in Lianghu Village, Yuancun Township, 17 kilometers west of Gaoping City in Jincheng. It lies about 4 kilometers east of Yuancun Township. The village is surrounded by mountains on three sides and is a grand and distinctive ancient settlement that authentically reflects...