The main scenery of Jinci Temple Tourist Zone, Jinci Temple is first built during the northern Wei Dynasty (386-535), the original name of Jinci Temple is Tangshuyuci Temple. Being one of the rare large-scale memorial temple gardens, it was built for memorizing Tangshuyu, the seigneur who founds Jin state.
The scenery of Jinci Temple Tourist Zone is beautiful. Papalces, pavilions and bridges set off each other. The water runs surround the pavilions, numerous cultural relics spot everywhere and the ancient trees go into the sky. It is the outstanding representative of the ancient gardens. Saint Mother Hall, the Figures of the Maidservants, Yuzaofeiliang and the Never Aging Spring are the pride of Jinci Temple. The Zhou Cypress, the Never Aging Spring and the Figures of the Maidservants of the Song Dynasty (960-1279) are regarded as “Three Great Things of Jinci Temple”, which have high historical, scientific and artistic values.
Four commanding iron knights’ statues stand on the axis of the tourist zone. Although they have experienced thousands of years’ hardships, they still stand without a little move. Saint Mother Hall stands in the back of the axis, the front of Saint Mother Hall is the fish swamp and the back of Saint Mother Hall is precipitous peaks. The scenery is grand and magnificent. The Figures of the Maidservants of the Song Dynasty (960-1279) in the hall are arranged according to the palace of the feudal society. It is the epitome of the life in the royalty of the Song Dynasty (960-1279). It is said that the Zhou cypresses are planted in the first year of the Western Zhou Dynasty (1046-770 B.C.). The average height is 2,190 centimeters. It leans to the south for 45 degree. The shapes of the cypresses are just like the sleeping dragons. The first Chengtian cypress is 200 centimeters in width, making Jinci Temple more beautiful and special. The water of Jinci Temple goes along with Zhibo Trench, forming the Never Aging Spring. The fountain originates from one zhang depth’s stone, the constant temperature is 17℃. The current does not run rapidly, but it is clear and refreshing. The sounds of the fountain sounds like a happy song which is sang for a whole year. The great poet Libai used to describe the beauty of the Never Aging Spring as “The water of the Jinci Temple is like jade and the hundreds’ depth’s pool reflects the spirits of Cui’e.”
Besides the natural scenery of the beautiful mountain and water scenery, the verdant ancient trees and the songs of the insects and birds, Jinci Temple also has resplendent and magnificent ancient architecture. The quality suggestive of poetry or paintings makes people do not want to leave. It is not only a component of the historical cultural heritages of our country, but also reflects the immense wisdom and creativity of the Chinese workers in ancient times. Jinci Temple is an ideal place for relaxation, entertaining, seeking for quiet places and exploring ancient relics.
Brief introduction to the person:Tangshuyu, his surname is Ji and he styled himself Ziyu. He is the son of Wu Emperor, the younger brother of Cheng Emperor. After the death of Wu Emperor, young Cheng Emperor became the emperor of Zhou state. Zhou state suppressed the revolt of Tang, and swallowed up Tang state. One day, the young Chen Emperor played with Shuyu, the emperor picked a piece of leaf to Shuyu and said “I give this to you”. It is said that the emperor never joke, so, he gave Tang to Shuyu, afterwards, people call Shuyu Tangshuyu.
