Yuanqi Temple

　　   Nestled at the foot of Phoenix Mountain, 22 kilometers northeast of Lucheng City, the mighty Zhang River winds along the hillsides. Spanning the river is a 22-arch stone bridge known as Xin’an Bridge. Just west of the bridge lies an over 80-meter-high earthen cliff, atop which stands a man-made stone platform around 10 meters in height. Perched on this platform is an ancient temple covering an area of 1,200 square meters. The temple is named Yuanqi Temple. Originally built in the sixth year of the Tianbao era of the Tang Dynasty (AD 747), the temple has undergone maintenance and expansions through successive dynasties, resulting in a structure that blends Tang and Song architectural styles. Remarkably well-preserved, it is now a key cultural relic protected by Shanxi Province.