Qinglian Temple is located in Lingshi Mountain, 17.5 kilometers southeast of Jincheng City, Shanxi Province. The temple sits at the foot of the Dan River and against a high mountain, aligning perfectly with the ancient Chinese feng shui architectural concept of "facing the mountain and backing the water." The entire temple complex is majestic, rugged, and uniquely styled, with a pool of clear water within the mountain cliff that never dries up or overflows throughout the year. Carvings on the cliff face...
Introduction: Located in the area of the Donkey-Tethering Spring Hydropower Station, about 30 kilometers south of Jincheng City. This place features both mountains and water, with picturesque scenery, a high forest coverage rate, and well-preserved natural ecological environment. The scenic area boasts enchanting waterscapes that can rival those of the “Three Gorges” and the “Li River,” while Carp Mountain is unique throughout the province.
Jincheng Dongyue Temple: Located in Gaodu Town, 18 kilometers northeast of Jincheng County, Shanxi Province. Commonly known as the East Grand Temple. It was first built during the Dading era of the Jin Dynasty (1161–1189). The existing structures include the mountain gate, east and west corridors, Daqi Hall, scripture depository, and side chambers. Among them, the Daqi Hall retains its original Jin Dynasty structure, while the rest were rebuilt during the Ming and Qing dynasties…
The Mount Jue Scenic Area is located on the southern bank of the Dan River, 20 kilometers southeast of Jincheng City. It stretches from Ma’anshan Ridge in the east to Fengmen Ridge in the south, Getizhen Ridge in the west, and Xijiaohe Highway Section in the north, covering a total area of approximately 10 square kilometers. It shares a historical connection with Qinglian Temple (a national-level cultural heritage site) and has long been a renowned scenic attraction throughout history in Zezhou...
The Shanliquan Natural Scenic Tourism Area is located in the southern part of the Taihang Mountains, at the junction of Zezhou, Yangcheng, and Jiyuan—three counties/cities spanning Shanxi and Henan provinces. Here, nature’s master craftsmanship has created rare and uniquely magical geological and geomorphological wonders. The mighty Qin River winds and twists through the mountains like a coiling dragon, majestic and profound. …
The Xie Family Courtyard was built in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties. It consists of eighteen courtyards with nearly three hundred rooms in total. Its uniqueness lies in its own defensive system. The architectural features of the entire complex are: adapting to the terrain, changing with the shape of the land, featuring layered buildings and courtyards, arranged in an orderly yet staggered fashion, simple and solemn in style, as well as solid and sturdy in structure. It is distinctly different from other large courtyards in central Shanxi...
Gao Du Site (First Batch of Provincial-Level Protected Sites) Era: Neolithic to Shang Dynasty Location: Near Beizhaishang in Baofu Village, approximately 21 kilometers northeast of Zezhou County, in Gao Du Town In 1955, pottery shards, tiles, bone needles, and other artifacts from the Neolithic period were unearthed here. The site covers an area of about 420 square meters. A 1996 survey revealed ash pits and cultural layers visible in the exposed strata...
Chongshou Temple (Second Batch of Provincial-Level Protected Sites) Era: Song Dynasty Address: Xigao Village, 25 km north of Zezhou County The temple was originally built during the Northern Wei Dynasty, renovated in the seventh year of the Kaiyuan era of the Tang Dynasty (719 AD), and rebuilt in the first year of the Dazhong Xiangfu era of the Northern Song Dynasty (1119 AD). It underwent multiple restorations during the Jin, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. The existing layout features the Hall of Heavenly Kings inside the mountain gate, with…
Jingzhong Bridge (Second Batch of Provincial-level Protected Sites) Era: Yuan Dynasty Address: On the Sha River, outside the Dongmen Gate, Dongguan, Chengqu District, Jincheng City, Shanxi Province Jingzhong Bridge, also known as Yongji Bridge, is commonly referred to as Dongguan Bridge or East Grand Bridge. This ancient bridge in Jincheng’s old city area has served as a vital eastbound transportation route for Jincheng City, Shanxi Province, ever since the Zhi Zhou Prefecture period of the Qing Dynasty up to the present day. According to the "Zhi Zhou Prefecture Annals" from the Qianlong era of the Qing Dynasty…
Gaodu Dongyue Temple (Second Batch of Provincial-Level Protected Sites) Era: Jin Dynasty Location: Gaodu Village, 21 km northeast of Zezhou County Also known as Dongda Temple. Originally built during the Dading era of the Jin Dynasty (1161–1189). It was renovated in the 57th year of the Kangxi reign (1718) and the 5th year of the Qianlong reign (1740) of the Qing Dynasty. The extant structures include the mountain gate, east and west corridors, Daqi Hall, …
Tianjing Pass (Tianjing Pass, Fourth Batch of Provincial-Level Protected Sites) Era: Han, Tang to Qing Dynasties Address: Tianjing Pass, Jinmiaopu Town, Zezhou County. Also known as Taihang Pass, it earned its name from three naturally formed deep pits (referred to as "wells" or "tianjing") located to the south of the pass. It is an important strategic pass built along the perilous Taihang Mountain range, serving as a vital transportation route between Shanxi and Henan provinces. The *Book of Han · Treatise on Geography*...
Gaodu Erxian Temple Gaodu Erxian Temple (Fourth Batch Provincial-Level Protected Site) Era: Jin to Qing Dynasty Address: Huli Village, Gaodu Town, Zezhou County The founding date is unknown, but the existing structures date from the Jin, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. Major buildings along the central axis include the niche screen wall, mountain gate, offering hall, main hall, side halls, and east-west side chambers. In the side courtyard are the Three Teachings Hall and the White-Robed Great…
Zezhou Tangdi Temple (Zezhou Tangdi Temple / Zezhou Tangdi Temple (Fourth Batch of Provincial Protected Sites)) Era: Yuan, Ming, Qing Dynasties Address: Shenhou Village, Nanling Township, Zezhou County Commonly known as the South Grand Temple. Originally built during the Zhizheng era of the Yuan Dynasty (1341–1368), it has been repaired and expanded in subsequent dynasties. The temple faces south and features a three-courtyard layout. Major structures include the Main Hall (Tangwang Hall), East and West…
Trinity Temple (Fourth Batch of Provincial-Level Protected Sites) Era: Ming and Qing Dynasties Address: Zhijiao Village, Lizhai Township, Zezhou County Built in the 15th year of the Jiajing reign during the Ming Dynasty (1536), it has undergone multiple renovations since. The temple faces south and features a single-courtyard layout, covering an area of 1,321 square meters. Major structures include the mountain gate, dance stage, offering pavilion, main hall, as well as east and west side halls and auxiliary halls...
Jade Emperor Temple (Third Batch of National Key Cultural Relics Protection Units) Era: Song to Qing Dynasties Address: Fucheng Village, 13 km southeast of Ze Zhou County The temple’s founding date is unknown. According to a Ming Dynasty stele preserved in the temple: “During the Sui Dynasty, residents gathered on the northern hill and built a three-bay temple, inside which were painted statues of the Three Pure Ones.” In the ninth year of the Xining era of the Northern Song Dynasty (1076), it was rebuilt on the original site and named...
Jincheng Erxian Temple (Jincheng Erxian Temple) [Fourth Batch of National Key Cultural Relics Protection Units] Era: Song Dynasty Address: 25 km east of Zezhou County, Nancun Village, Jincun Township Built in the fourth year of Shaosheng during the Song Dynasty (1097), it was renovated during the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. The existing structures, except for the main hall, were all built during the Ming and Qing periods. The temple faces south and is situated to the north, measuring 44 meters in length from east to west and 28…
Zezhou Dai Temple (Zhouzhuang Dai Temple, listed in the fifth batch of National Key Cultural Relics Protection Units) Era: Song to Ming Dynasty Address: West side of Yedi Village, Nancun Town, Zezhou County According to inscriptions, the temple was originally built in the third year of the Yuanfeng era during the Northern Song Dynasty (1080), and underwent multiple renovations during the Jin, Ming, and Qing dynasties. The existing Tianqi Hall is an original structure from the Song Dynasty, while the rest of the buildings date from the Ming and Qing periods. The temple faces south and is located...
Biluo Temple (Sixth Batch of National Key Cultural Relics Protection Units) Era: Northern and Southern Dynasties to the Republic of China Address: Nanlianshi Village, Bagong Town, Zezhou County Established during the Northern Dynasties period, it underwent multiple renovations and expansions over time, ranking first among the Four Great Ancient Temples of ancient Zezhou. Its “Biluo Cloud-Reclining” view was ranked as the premier scenic wonder among the Eight Scenic Spots of ancient Zezhou. The site currently preserves one Northern Qi Dynasty grotto, two Tang Dynasty grottoes...
Beiyicheng Jade Emperor TempleBeiyicheng Jade Emperor Temple (Sixth Batch of National Key Cultural Relics Protection Units)Era: Song to QingDynastyAddress: Northwest of Beiyicheng Village, Beiyicheng Town, Zezhou CountyThe temple’s founding date is unknown, but the front eaves columns of the main hall bear an inscription indicating renovation in the fourth year of Daguan during the Song Dynasty (1110). Existing structures include the Jade Emperor Hall, Offering Hall, Side Halls, East and West Side Rooms, Dance Tower, and wing rooms. Except for the main hall...
Zhoucun Dongyue Temple (Zhoucun Dongyue Temple) (Sixth Batch National Heritage Site) Era: Song to Qing Dynasties Address: North Gate of Zhoucun, Zhouzhen Town, Zezhou County The original construction date is unknown. It was rebuilt in the fifth year of the Yuanfeng era of the Song Dynasty (1083), and has been renovated in subsequent dynasties. The temple features a single-entry, two-courtyard layout, with the existing Main Hall, Guan Yu Hall, God of Wealth Hall, Bell and Drum Towers, covering an area of 2,200 square meters, with a built-up area…