Zhijin Old Town
织金古城
The former prefecture seat of Pingyuan from the early Qing dynasty, where the Temple of the God of Wealth and other Ming and Qing architectural complexes stand alongside springs and old streets, and snacks such as Zhijin dried tofu and buckwheat jelly are concentrated.
The county seat of Zhijin was once known as Pingyuan Prefecture, and it is famous for its "seventy-two temples" and many springs. The Zhijin ancient architectural complex, represented by the Caishen Temple (Temple of the God of Wealth), is a nationally key cultural relic protection unit. The Caishen Temple is built stacked against the hillside, with upturned eaves. The surrounding area includes the Baoan Temple, the Wenchang Pavilion, and old lanes. The old town is free to visit and is ideal for a stroll in the evening. Snacks to try include Zhijin dried tofu (grilled tofu), buckwheat jelly, and glutinous rice cake porridge. It is about 20 km from Zhijin Cave, so it is best to stay in the county town the night after visiting Zhijin Cave.
Opening hours
Open all day (temple approx. 08:30–17:30)
Nearby sights
- Zhijin Grand Canyon
- Zhijin Cave
- Zhigaaru Lake (Hongjiadu Reservoir)
- Wujiang Source Gallery & Huawu Village
- Shuixi Ancient Town
- Tomb of Shexiang & Shexiang Museum
- Jiudongtian
- Mu'ege Ancient City (Guizhou Pacification Commission Mansion)