【Lingqiu County, Datong, Shanxi】Jueshan Temple

Jueshan Temple, also known as Puzhao Temple. Located in Lingqiu County, Datong City, Shanxi Province On the hillside of Jue Mountain, 15 kilometers southeast. Humanities and History: The temple was first built in the seventh year of Taihe in the Northern Wei Dynasty. (483 AD), The existing one is Jueshan Temple during the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty It was rebuilt by the second generation master, Monk Long Cheng. Building Layout: The whole temple is exquisite and delicate. Covering an area of ​​8,100 square meters, There are three courtyards. On the central axis are: Mountain gate, bell and drum tower, front hall, The central nave and the east nave. There are 134 Zen temples of various sizes. The temple tower is its highlight: Pagoda Sutra Liao Dynasty Da'an Sixth Year (1090) After the renovation, Although there were many earthquakes during the Yuan and Ming dynasties, It still stands tall today. The tower is 13 stories high. The plane is octagonal. The eaves are made of solid bricks. There is an octagonal pagoda treasure inside the tower. There is an octagonal tower column in the center. There is a wooden reclining Buddha inside. There are murals on all four walls. There are brick-carved Kabuki figures around the tower base. It is a treasure of Liao Dynasty brick carving art. (The temple tower cannot be entered and climbed now) The most amazing thing is: The height of the white pagoda of Jueshan Temple, The depth of the well in the yard, The mountains next to it are of the same height. They are all 13 feet high. Leaving behind "Tajingshan Qi (Qi)" The beautiful name of Jueshan Temple. view; The temple is surrounded by high mountains, with beautiful green mountains. There are dense ancient cypresses in the temple, and the scenery is pleasant. Main attractions: Brick tower, Kuixing Pavilion, stele hall, Vajra Hall, Maitreya Hall, Bell Tower, Drum Tower, Heavenly King Hall, Weituo Hall, Wenchang Pavilion, Sutra Library, Arhat Hall, etc. ======================= Travel Information: Ticket information: Free admission. Opening hours: All day, all year round. 7:00-18:00. Traffic information: (for reference) Public transportation: From Lingqiu County: It can be reached by car to Xiaguan. Self-driving car: Navigation location: Jueshan Temple parking lot. (Free parking. Thumbs up!!!) address: 15 kilometers southeast of Lingqiu County, Datong City. Finally, I wish you a pleasant journey and good luck!