Qingxu Temple
平遙縣
· Landmarks
Qingxu Temple is a large Taoist architectural complex located on East Street in Pingyao Ancient City, Shanxi Province, and is also the site of the Pingyao County Museum. It is the largest Taoist temple within the ancient city. The construction began in the second year of the Tang Dynasty's Xianqing era (657 AD) and has undergone multiple renovations and name changes throughout the Song, Jin, Yuan, Ming, and Qing Dynasties. The existing structures mainly date back to the Yuan, Ming, and Qing Dynasties and have been designated as a national key cultural relic protection unit. The temple is situated on the north side of East Street, following the traditional layout of 'Taoism in the East and Buddhism in the West', with a north-south orientation and a three-courtyard layout. The archway, mountain gate, and halls are arranged in a complete sequence, combining a religious atmosphere with the functions of a museum.
