Jidu Temple () is located in
Jiyuan,
Henan province, China. It was a religious site built in 582 (the second year of the Kaihuang reign in the
Sui dynasty
The Sui dynasty (, ) was a short-lived imperial dynasty of China that lasted from 581 to 618. The Sui unified the Northern and Southern dynasties, thus ending the long period of division following the fall of the Western Jin dynasty, and layi ...
), covering above 7 hundred square metres.
There are four groups of building complexes. It is one of the greatest ancient building complexes existing in Henan province and Important Relic under National Protection.
History
Jidu Temple was built for sacrificing for the Immortal of
Ji River one of the four Immortals of "Sidu".
In ancient times, people prayed to the Immortals so as to enjoy good weather for crops and a big harvest next year. As a result, sacrifice is very important. Since the Sui dynasty, the emperors of successive dynasties have sent envoys to Jidu Temple. The fiesta lasted until the
Qing dynasty.
Landscape
Jidu Temple rides north to south, the overall layout looks like a Chinese character 甲, the main building complexes locate on three longitudinal axises. With tall ancient cypress trees reaching towards the sky and green river surrounded, the temple is not only a famous scenic spot of ancient sacrifice but also a typical northern classical garden.
References
External links
Jidu Temple, Architectura Sinica Site Archive
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Buildings and structures in Henan
Tourist attractions in Henan
Major National Historical and Cultural Sites in Henan