Shanxi Xinzhou, hidden away is the ancient and quaint Hongfu Temple, let me take you to explore it!

✨ Shanxi Xinzhou, hidden away is the ancient and quaint Hongfu Temple, let me take you to explore it! 🙌

📍 Location: Dongcun, Beishe, Hongdao Town, Dingxiang County, Xinzhou City, Shanxi Province. Here lies a mysterious and charming ancient temple.

🏰 History: Hongfu Temple, though its founding date is unknown, was already famous during the Song Xuanhe period. It was once a religious stronghold on the southern slopes of Mount Wutai, and its glory continued until the early Qing Dynasty.

🏞️ Layout: Resembling an ancient fortress, Hongfu Temple is situated on a 7-meter-high platform, facing south with its back to the north. The courtyard has one entrance, with the main hall standing solemnly and the Dizang Hall quietly on both sides.

🏗️ Architectural Features: The main hall is spacious, with five bays and six rafters deep, single-eaved with two ends. The beam structure is exquisite, and the column heads are adorned with dougong, showcasing the ancient craftsmen's superb skills.

🌟 Colored Sculptures: Inside the hall, there are 12 Buddha statues, 9 of which are from the Song and Jin dynasties. There are also hanging sculptures on the beams, each a treasure of art.

🎨 Decoration Details: The front eaves are elaborately decorated, with a plaque inscribed with 'Piluzhenjing' hanging in the center. This was written by Li Hang in the ninth year of Daoguang (1829) of the Qing Dynasty, witnessing the passage of time.

🚗 Travel Tips: Driving is the best choice. There are residents in Hongfu Temple, and you can have friendly interactions with them to deeply experience the tranquility and harmony here.

👋 Follow my steps, let's walk into Xinzhou Hongfu Temple together and feel the unique charm of this ancient temple!

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Post by AnniLappalainen | Aug 21, 2024