Tuncheng Jade Emperor Temple Scenic Area

　　The Jade Emperor Temple, which was established in the ninth year of the Xining reign during the reign of Emperor Shenzong of the Northern Song Dynasty (1076), is divided into three sections. The first mountain gate, the second mountain gate, the Deities’ Worship Pavilion, and the Jade Emperor Hall are all aligned along a central axis. The layout is rectangular, stretching 110 meters from north to south and 32 meters from east to west, comprising 110 halls, towers, and pavilions, covering a total area of 3,520 square meters. It is a grand ancient architectural complex.

　　Perched atop Panshou Mountain, the temple commands an imposing presence and was the largest and most influential Taoist temple in ancient Zezhou. Its over 300 clay sculptures of Taoist deities form a unique and cohesive system, artistically representing the hierarchy of Chinese Taoist gods. Notably, the Twenty-Eight Mansions clay figures are unique among surviving ancient sculptures in China, reflecting the convergence of Chinese and Western sculptural art. It is a marvelous treasury of Taoist art with extremely high historical and aesthetic value.

　　Among the Taoist deities, the “Jade Emperor” (officially known as the “Supremely Majestic, Lofty, and Mysterious Lord of Heaven”) holds the highest rank, hence the name of the temple. It is a National Key Cultural Relics Protection Unit.

　　Phone: 0355-7522782

　　Address: Tuncheng County, Changzhi City, Shanxi Province