Xiaonancun Erxian Temple
小南村二仙庙
A Northern Song ancient temple in Zezhou. Its main hall holds rare Song-dynasty 'Heavenly Palace Pavilion' shrine cabinets made with miniature woodwork, along with colored sculptures. It is a must-see for ancient architecture enthusiasts.
Xiaonan Village Erxian Temple is located in Xiaonan Village, Jincun Town, Zezhou County. It honors the Yue sisters, the folk deities of Erxian worshipped in southeastern Shanxi. Its main hall was built in the Northern Song period and is a key national cultural heritage site. Inside the hall, the shrine cabinets are built from wood into pavilion and covered bridge forms, known as 'Heavenly Palace Pavilions.' These are among the very few surviving examples of Song-dynasty miniature woodwork in China. They complement the Song sculptures inside the hall. It is about 15 km from downtown Jincheng and can be combined with the Fuchen Yuhuang Temple and Qinglian Temple. Opening conditions are subject to on-site information.
Opening hours
Open during the day (check on site)