Temple of King Lingze

　　    Temple of King Lingze (Sixth Batch of National Key Cultural Relics Protection Units)

　　    Era: Jin, Ming, Qing Dynasties

　　    Address: Taiping Village, Xiadian Town, Xiangyuan County

　　    Established in the second year of the Da’an era of the Jin Dynasty (1210), with renovations carried out during the Ming and Qing dynasties. The temple faces south and currently preserves structures such as the main hall, corner halls, side towers, east and west side halls, east and west corridors, the mountain gate, theater stage, bell and drum towers, among others. It is a well-preserved architectural complex that integrates buildings from the Jin, Ming, and Qing periods.

　　    The Main Hall of King Lingze is a Jin Dynasty structure, featuring a three-bay width, four-rafter depth, single-eave gable-and-hip roof, with a gently sloping roof and far-reaching eaves. The bracket sets are arranged in a layered and complex manner, showcasing refined craftsmanship. The roof structure employs three layers of purlins to support the broad overhanging eaves. The interior is adorned with a coffered ceiling, with beams and brackets skillfully integrated. The painted sculptures on the eastern and western walls are exquisitely crafted, and the color layering and character expressions are vivid and realistic. The murals depict sacred tales with rich content, and their artistic style is bold and unrestrained. The overall layout of the temple is symmetrical, with the main hall and mountain gate aligned along the central axis, and the side halls and corridors symmetrically distributed on both sides, forming a rigorous and traditional composition. The Temple of King Lingze is a National Key Cultural Relics Protection Unit.