Wubian Temple

Welcome to the Wubian Temple, located in the southern part of Nan Si Street in Taigu District, Shanxi Province, China. This temple was listed as the sixth batch of national key cultural relics protection units in 2006. The Wubian Temple was first built during the Western Jin Dynasty and was later renamed "Puci Temple" during the Northern Song Dynasty (1064-1067) after being rebuilt. In the fifth year of the Yuan You period (1090), it was renovated again and a tower was built, which is commonly known as the White Tower. After a major fire during the Qing Dynasty's Tongzhi period, only the White Tower remained. It was not until the Guangxu period (1904-1906) that the temple was restored and renamed Wubian Temple. The temple faces north and occupies an area of 3,960 square meters. The central axis includes the mountain gate, a stage for inverted performances, the Four Brightness Pavilion, the White Tower, the Heavenly King Hall (passage hall), and the Great Buddha Hall (main hall). On both sides, there are wing rooms, the Guanyin Hall (eastern side hall), the Ksitigarbha Hall (western side hall), the stele corridor, and the scripture library. The layout of the courtyard has typical features of early Chinese temples. The White Tower is a hollow tower with an octagonal floor plan, seven outer layers, and nine inner layers. It is designed in a pavilion style and is a magnificent sight to behold. Visitors can climb up the tower to enjoy the beautiful view of the surrounding area. As you explore the Wubian Temple, you will be able to appreciate the ancient architecture and learn about the rich history of this sacred place. Don't forget to take some time to relax and meditate in the peaceful atmosphere of the temple.

Location: Taigu District

Material: brick

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