Introduction to Yijuji Temple

Yiju Temple, formerly known as Fotang Temple, is located in Zaogeta Village, Sanjiao Town, Linxian County, Shanxi Province, 10 kilometers away from Qikou Ancient Town. It is one of the thirteen ancient temples in Linxian County and belongs to the lower courtyard of Tianguan Temple. , founded in the Song Dynasty and rebuilt several times. The temple faces west to east, and the existing building covers an area of ​​5981 square meters. The main hall is a relic from the Yuan Dynasty, the mountain gate and the front hall are from the Ming Dynasty, the Sutra Collection Building was rebuilt in the 52nd year of Kangxi reign of the Qing Dynasty (1713), and the Wanfodong Grottoes are relics from the Tang Dynasty. It combines exquisite architectural structure and exquisite carving art, fully demonstrating the ingenuity and artistic creativity of the ancient Han working people. It is a masterpiece of ancient Chinese architecture. In 2006, the State Council announced it as a national key cultural relic protection unit.