Jade Emperor Temple Five Phoenix Tower

　　　　The Jade Emperor Temple is situated in Nansong Village, surrounded by mountains, and is the largest surviving Taoist temple structure in Changzhi County. Its exact date of construction is unknown, but it has been repaired during the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. The current layout includes a performance platform in front of the temple; upon entering, there is the Five Phoenix Tower, bell and drum towers, and side rooms; next come the offering pavilion, east and west side halls, and left and right study rooms; and at the rear are the Hall of the Heavenly King and the auxiliary halls. The entire architectural complex is logically arranged and rich in variation. Among these, the Five Phoenix Tower and the Hall of the Heavenly King are the finest in construction, possessing high research and aesthetic value. It has now been listed as a National Key Cultural Relics Protection Unit. There are only three Five Phoenix Towers in the world with such intricate structures and grand, towering forms—the other two are in Beijing, China, and Kyoto, Japan. As for general Five Phoenix Towers, there are only about 10 across the country.