Jingde Temple in Zezhou | A charity temple in the Tang Dynasty.

|The Cihan Temple of the Tang Dynasty. Jingde Temple belongs to Gaodu Town, Zezhou County, Jincheng City, Shanxi Province, not far south of Guan Gong Temple. The temple has a long history, dating back to the Tang Dynasty, when it was known as the "Charity Temple." Today, Jingde Temple has a history of more than a thousand years. It was once known as the "Four Great Temples of Ancient Zezhou" together with Bize Temple, Xianqing Temple and Songlin Temple. Jingde Temple is a typical Song and Jin style building. The temple faces south and consists of three parts: the front hall, the middle hall and the main hall. Each hall has flying eaves and pointed corners, painted buildings and carved beams. The main hall is the most spacious, with a width of five rooms. The "reduced column construction" technique with its basin-shaped column base is even more breathtaking. The unique charm of Jingde Temple lies in the profound cultural connotation it contains. Ancient cultural relics can be seen everywhere in the temple, such as inscriptions and reliefs from the Song and Yuan dynasties. Receiving free vegetarian meals in Jingde Temple has also become a pleasant experience for cultivating the mind and character. The incense has never been cut off, and believers come to worship day and night, showing a unique cultural landscape. Transportation: It only takes half an hour to drive from Jincheng city Free admission