Grotto of Xiangtang Temple

Grotto of Xiangtang Temple Introduction

Introduction:
The Grotto of Xiangtang Temple lies in the Miaoling Hill, 5 kilometers southwest of Yueshe County. The figures of Buddha were carved since the North Wei Dynasty to the Tang Dynasty. According to the situation of figures, the temple was built afterward and rebuilt in the Ming and Qing Dynasty. Now the temple was destroyed. However, the figures of Buddha are still existent.
Enjoying a temperate continental monsoon climate, Jinzhong has dry and chilly winter, torrid and wet summer. Its annual average temperature falls around 9 degree centigrade (48.2 degree Fahrenheit). o­n the whole, its rainfall mainly concentrates o­n summer. As to the spatial distribution, the rainfall in southeast Jinzhong is more than that in the northwest.  Autumn is the most ideal period to visit Jinzhong.

Grotto of Xiangtang Temple Features

Highlight:
As a cradle of the Chinese culture, Jinzhong's brilliant folk arts have been developed into major tourism attractions. It was named "the hometown of folk Shehuo". Shehuo Festival takes place during every Spring Festival here. Shehuo, evolved through history and matured in the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties, is a kind of variety show performed outdoors by local farmers during the traditional Chinese Lantern Festival (the 15th of the first lunar month in Chinese calendar). The show includes stilt-walking, horse-riding, lion dances, dragon dances, land-boat yangge and man-carrying performances. It is a big event to local people, and is believed to bring hope and good luck for the coming year.

Grotto of Xiangtang Temple Tickets

The Grotto of Xiangtang Temple Fee and Opening Hours:
For the admission fee and opening hours, please refer to the staff.

Grotto of Xiangtang Temple Transporation

Traffic:
Drive car through Jingshen freeway and get out from the Matou Exit, then turn west to the Fengfeng Diggings. The Grotto of Xiangtang Temple is near the Fengfeng Diggings.