Located in the southeast of Pingyao City, the Chenghuang Temple is one of the most well preserved temples in China. The temple covers a total area of 7,302 square meters (approx. 8,733 square yards), and is endowed with a long history and numerous key renovations.
The temple is adorned with elaborate woodcarvings, stone sculptures, and beautiful mural paintings. The roofs have a shiny blue and green glaze, adding to the magnificence and grandeur of the temple. While in the temple, you should definitely see the two murals, which are considered national art treasures in China- The temple encompasses the Hall of the City God, Theatre Hall, and Sleep Hall. According to legend, the Hall of City God was the court for the gods, so the atmosphere boosts a grandiose and serious aura. The most notable feature in the hall is the city god who sits upright in the shrine with judges and ghosts standing to his side.
The Sleep Hall is the dwelling where the city god's family members lived while the room downstairs was where the god conducted legal cases and received guests. The room upstairs was the city god's master chamber.The whole temple comprises of the Temple of the City God, Caishen (god in charge of fortune in Chinese legends) Temple, and Zaojun (god in charge of food) Temple.
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- The temple encompasses the Hall of the City God, Theatre Hall, and Sleep Hall. According to legend, the Hall of City God was the court for the gods, so the atmosphere boosts a grandiose and serious aura. The most notable feature in the hall is the city god who sits upright in the shrine with judges and ghosts standing to his side.
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