Changzhi Zhengjue Temple

　　Zhengjue Temple (Fifth Batch National Cultural Heritage Site)

　　Era: Jin to Ming Dynasty

　　Location: Kansi Village, Sima Township, 10 kilometers north of Changzhi County

　　Originally built during the Dali era of the Tang Dynasty (827–835), it was rebuilt in the Jin Dynasty and renovated during the Yuan and Ming Dynasties. The existing rear hall is a remnant of the Jin Dynasty, the east and west side halls were reconstructed in the Yuan Dynasty, and the front hall is a Ming Dynasty structure.

　　The temple faces south and has a north-south orientation, measuring 64 meters in length and 32 meters in width, covering an area of 2,448 square meters. It features a two-courtyard layout, with the front-to-back hall along the central axis, side halls on both sides, and the main rear hall at the northern end of the rear courtyard.

　　The front hall is five bays wide and six rafters deep, with a single-eave gable-and-hip roof. The interior beams consist of a five-rafter beam paired with a double-step beam, using three columns throughout. The eaves feature bracket sets with single-bracket arms, and the roof ridges are adorned with divine beasts. The wooden structure is well-preserved, with clear layering and logical construction. The front eaves are decorated with divine beasts, their expressions vivid and their postures dynamic. The building combines sturdiness with delicate craftsmanship.

　　The rear hall is the main structure of Zhengjue Temple, five bays wide and six rafters deep, with a single-eave hip-and-gable roof covered with grey tubular and flat tiles. The floor plan is rectangular. The front eaves have bracket sets with divine beasts, projecting slightly outward. The interior columns are arranged in a logical fashion, and the wooden structure is robust yet elegant. The roof is supported by dougong brackets, and various components such as purlins, rafters, and brackets are well-preserved, showcasing exquisite craftsmanship. The hall is built with thick walls, creating a solemn and dignified ambiance. Zhengjue Temple is a National Key Cultural Relics Protection Unit.