Jidu Temple
Jidu Temple (Chinese: 济渎庙) 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), covering above 7 hundred square metres.[1] 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[edit]
Jidu Temple was built for sacrificing for the Immortal of Ji River one of the four Immortals of "Sidu".[2] 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 Sui Dynasty, the emperors of successive dynasties have sent envoys to Jidu Temple. The fiesta lasted until the Qing dynasty.
Landscape[edit]
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.