Jinci Temple is located on the banks of the Jin River at the foot of Xuanweng Mountain, 25 kilometers southwest of Taiyuan City. It is a temple built by later generations to commemorate Tang Shuyu, the founding vassal of the Jin State, and is the ancestral temple of the Jin State. There is a saying that goes, 'If you don't go to the Jin Temple, you'll end up in Taiyuan in vain.'
Within the scenic area, the "Three Treasures" (Xian Hall, Fish Marsh Flying Beam, and Holy Mother Hall) and "Three Wonders" (Zhou Bai, Nan Lao Quan, and clay sculpture painted portraits) of the Jin Temple are must see attractions for anyone who comes to the temple.
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The painted clay figurine is located in the Hall of Our Lady, with the main statue of the Virgin sitting in a wooden shrine, dignified and magnificent, and the other 42 attendants standing on either side. Zhou Bai is located on the north side of the Hall of Our Lady and was planted during the Western Zhou Dynasty. It has a history of over 3000 years. The Nanlao Spring is located on the south side of the Holy Mother's Hall, and the source of the Jinshui River flows out from here without stopping for many years.
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Address: Jinci Park, Jinyuan District, Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province
Telephone: four billion six million eighty-eight thousand six hundred and eight
Opening hours: 4/1-10/7 08:00-18:00; 10/8-3/31 08:30-17:00