Xidun Jidu Temple

　　The temple is situated east of Xidun Village, Gaodu Town, Zezhou County. Constructed during the transition between the (Northern) Song and Jin dynasties, it contains stone tablets commemorating renovations in the 28th year of the Jin Dynasty’s Dading era (1188) and the 43rd year of the Qing Dynasty’s Qianlong era (1778). The construction of Xidun Jidu Temple not only reflects the enduring human reverence for nature but also holds significance for studying the social changes of the Song and Jin periods in the region.

　　The most valuable part of the temple is the main hall, which was built in the 4th year of the Xuanhe era of Emperor Huizong of the Song Dynasty. It features a brick-and-timber structure with intricate beams, pillars, and bracket sets, presenting an exquisite sight. To prevent insect damage and weathering, the ancient builders applied black ink coatings on the surfaces.

　　Built in the 4th year of the Xuanhe era of the Song Dynasty, Xidun Jidu Temple has stood for nearly a thousand years. With its unique architectural style, it carries profound cultural heritage and reflects the political, economic, cultural, and artistic characteristics of the city during the Song and Jin periods following the rise of Cheng Hao’s academic influence.

　　On December 4, 2011, Xidun Jidu Temple was selected as one of the “Top 100 New Discoveries of the Third National Cultural Relics Survey.”

　　On December 16, 2011, Xidun Jidu Temple in Gaodu Town, Zezhou County successfully passed the preliminary evaluation for the “Seventh Batch of Major Historical and Cultural Sites Protected at the National Level,” taking another step closer to being designated as a national-level protected cultural relic.