Shijingshan Cheng'en Temple

　　    The temple covers an area of approximately 30 acres and consists of four courtyards. From south to north in the eastern part of the temple are, in sequence, the Mountain Gate Hall, the Heavenly King Hall, the Main Hall, and the Rear Hall.

　　    On both sides of the Mahavira Hall are dozens of side halls and wing rooms. The surrounding temple walls are equipped with watchtowers resembling bunkers—an uncommon feature in Ming and Qing dynasty temples. It is said that there are also underground tunnels connecting various parts of the temple. Originally, the Mountain Gate Hall, the Heavenly King Hall, and the Mahavira Hall all had murals, but now only the four mural panels in the Heavenly King Hall remain. Each of these four murals depicts a soaring dragon leaping through auspicious clouds, vividly rendered and reflecting the diverse styles of Ming dynasty mural art. They are extremely precious and hold significant research value.

　　    There are also two Ming dynasty steles in the temple: one is the Imperial Edict Stele, erected in the eighth year of the Zhengde era (1513); the other is inscribed with a record by Li Dongyang, Minister of Personnel, and erected in the tenth year of the Zhengde era (1515).

　　    In May 2006, Cheng'en Temple, as an ancient architectural structure from the Ming to Qing periods, was approved by the State Council to be included in the sixth group of Major Historical and Cultural Sites Protected at the National Level.