Deer Plate Temple

　　    Not far south of Chaqi Pass in the Helan Mountains lies a small valley called Deer Plate Valley. On the southern slope of the valley, there remains an ancient site of a Western Xia detached palace, while on the opposite side of the valley sits the Deer Plate Temple, built against the mountains. It is located 13 kilometers east of the mountain highway. Historical records indicate that it was first built during the Qing Dynasty, with a history spanning several hundred years. There used to be a flat area of about one hundred square meters, where three Buddhist halls—the front, middle, and rear—were constructed, complete with Buddha statues, bells, and tripods. In 1985, it was designated as a county-level cultural heritage protection unit.