◎The Jingjue Temple in Yutian

Located in the east of Manziying Village, Yutian County, the temple is a national key cultural relic under protection. It is 35 kilometers away from downtown Tangshan.(https://www.daowen.com)

The construction of the Jingjue Temple began in the Tang Dynasty and it was rebuilt in the Qing Dynasty. During the Daoguang Period of the Qing Dynasty, it flourished. The Jingjue Temple is the only well-preserved large-scale temple complex in Tangshan area, known as the “first temple of Jingdong Area.” There are altogether 81 buildings in the temple including the Gate Hall, Main Hall, Back Hall, Bell Tower, Drum Tower, Stele Tower, Side Hall and Tablet Pavilion, as well as precious cultural relics such as stone lions, big bells, the plaque of Jingjue Temple and architectural drawings. The inscriptions and calligraphy here are of great historical and artistic value. The architectural art of the Jingjue Temple is in the style of the Ming and Qing dynasties, combining the characteristics of the court and the folk. Here you can not only appreciate the essence of ancient Chinese architectural art, but also feel the coexistence and co-prosperity of Buddhist and secular culture. On the 18th day of the first lunar month every year, the temple is full of people who come to offer incense. The folk cultural activities here are rich and colorful.