introduce

Jinci Temple is located on the shore of Jinshui at the foot of Xuanweng Mountain, 25 kilometers southwest of Taiyuan City. There is a saying that "if you don't go to Jinci Temple, you will go to Taiyuan in vain".

After getting off at Jinci, the first thing you arrive at is Jinci Park. This is a free park with a good environment, so you can take a look at it. Walk for about 10 minutes, and you can reach the main area of ​​Jinci Temple through the park. In the scenic area, Jinci's "Three Treasures" (Xiandian, Yumao Feiliang, Notre Dame Hall) and "Three Wonders" (Zhou Bai, Nanlaoquan, Clay Sculpture and Painted Portraits) are must-sees for everyone who comes to Jinci.


The "Three Treasures" of Jinci Temple are connected together, located on the central axis of Jinci Temple, and can be visited together. The Xiandian is a place for offering sacrificial offerings. The walls on all sides are fence-like, which is cool and ventilated. In particular, there is not a single iron nail on the beams and columns in the entire hall. Uonuma Feiliang is located in front of the Xiandian Hall and was built in the Song Dynasty. The entire landscape is similar to a modern overpass, which is the only example among the existing ancient bridges in China. One end of the "flying beam" is connected to the Notre-Dame Hall, which is the earlier existing main building of the Jinci Temple. The main hall is very wide, with beams and no pillars is a major attraction. On the 8 pillars in front of the hall, there are 8 woodcarved pan dragons that are about to fly, and together with the "fish marsh flying beams", it looks quite imposing.

With the Notre Dame Hall as the center, it is easy to find the "Three Wonders".Painted Clay FigurinesIn the hall of Notre Dame, the main statue of the Virgin sits in a wooden shrine, dignified and gorgeous, and the other 42 attendants are arranged on both sides. These statues are gorgeously dressed and have different expressions. Among them is a maid dressed as a Huadan, who is half happy and half sad, which makes people feel mixed emotions after seeing it. Master Mei Lanfang stood in front of this maid for a long time, savoring her movements and heart carefully, and greatly admiring her. Zhou Bai is located on the north side of the Notre Dame Hall and was planted in the Western Zhou Dynasty with a history of more than 3,000 years. Nanlaoquan is located on the south side of the Notre Dame Hall, and the source of Jinshui flows out from here, which lasts all year round.

In addition, there is also a stele of "Jin Temple Inscription" written and handwritten by Tang Taizong Li Shimin himself, which is very precious. In the far south is the Shifang Fengsheng Temple, which is said to have been the villa of Wei Chigong, the founding general of the Tang Dynasty. There is a stupa of relics in the courtyard of the northern Buddhist temple. When you climb the tower, you can see the panorama of the Jinci Temple vividly.

opening hours

April 1-October 7 08:30-17:30; October 8-March 31 next year 08:30-17:00

Preferential treatment policy

child:Children under the age of 6 (inclusive) or under 1.2 meters (inclusive) are free to visit, free of charge; minors aged 6 (inclusive) to 18 (inclusive) are half price
elder:Seniors over 60 years old (inclusive) are free of charge with their valid certificates
active duty military:Active servicemen (including teachers and students of military schools) can visit for free with their military officer certificates, non-commissioned officer certificates, conscript certificates, and student certificates.
the disabled:Disabled people need to show their ID card and the second generation People's Republic of China disability certificate at the same time to visit for free, free of charge
"Three Genres" of Soldiers:The "three family members" of soldiers (survivors of martyrs, survivors of soldiers who died on duty, and survivors of soldiers who died of illness) can visit for free with the preferential treatment certificate issued by the Ministry of Veterans Affairs.
Army retired cadres, retired non-commissioned officers:Army retired cadres and retired non-commissioned officers are free to visit with the military retired cadre honor certificate, retirement certificate, and non-commissioned officer retirement certificate.
fire rescue personnel:On-the-job, retired, disabled fire rescue personnel and fire rescue college students present the national comprehensive fire rescue team cadre certificate, the national comprehensive fire rescue team firefighter certificate, the national comprehensive fire rescue team retirement certificate, and the national comprehensive fire rescue team student certificate be free to visit
Public security police:The public security police are free to visit with the police officer certificate, free of charge
student:Full-time undergraduate and below students with their original student ID card will be given a half-price discount, half-price
Active Duty Military Dependents:Family members of active servicemen enjoy half-price discounts with valid certificates issued by the army, half-price
Taiyuan City is organizing a basic militia:With the "Certificate of Basic Militia" in Taiyuan Garrison District, Shanxi Province, half price
Supplementary Note:Residents of this city hold the "Taiyuan Travel Card" and follow the regulations on the issuance and use of the card. All kinds of certificates needed to enjoy free tickets and half-price tickets are invalid if they are altered, expired, without a certificate number, and electronic photos; invalid if the student ID card does not have a registration stamp; invalid if the relevant information is incomplete; all kinds of campus cards and class cards , borrowing card, etc. are invalid; master’s and doctoral students, adult students, self-examination candidates and students of various advanced education colleges are not included in the discount objects.

Service Facilities

PARKING LOT:[Jinci Museum Parking Lot] Reference price: Fee; Address: Entrance of Jinci Museum; Storage location: subject to the actual situation of the scenic spot
Scenic spot explanation:Charge standard: Chinese: 80 yuan for up to 10 people, 100 yuan for up to 20 people, and 20 yuan for every additional 10 people. English: The fee is 100 yuan for up to 10 people, 120 yuan for up to 20 people, and an additional 20 yuan for every additional 10 people. Another: The wireless team explains the equipment deposit of 200 yuan. Explanation route: Propaganda column (overview) -- Shuijingtai -- Zhiboqu -- Jinrentai -- Duiyuefang -- Xiandian -- Tang Stele -- Tang Shuyu Temple -- Guandi Temple -- Zhou Bai -- Uonuma Flying Beams -- Notre Dame Hall -- Nanlaoquan -- Jellyfish Building -- Jinxi Academy (Wang's Ancestral Hall) -- Dong Shouping Art Museum
Explainer rental:Reference price: deposit: 100 yuan; charging standard: 20 yuan/time; language: Chinese, English, Japanese, Cantonese; if there is any damage, please compensate according to the price.

must see tips

1. Jinci Temple is not only well preserved, but also has many stories worth knowing. It is recommended to visit under the guidance of a tour guide. There are many wild tour guides soliciting customers in Jinci Park, so it is recommended to ignore them. Next to the ticket office of the scenic spot is the explanation service. In addition, automatic explainers in Chinese, English, Japanese and Cantonese can also be rented in the scenic area.
2. The Jinci Temple in spring, summer and autumn can see the landscape and cultural landscape. In winter, there are few people in Jinci Temple and it looks a little desolate, but the sense of history is stronger at this time.
3. There are many shops selling small souvenirs near Jinci Temple, and the prices are relatively high. The food is also not affordable, it is recommended to bring some food.