Shisi Temple
时思寺
An ancient temple from the Song and Yuan dynasties in Daji Township, its main hall retaining Yuan-era timber structures and its bell tower exquisitely crafted; a National Key Cultural Heritage Protection Unit.
Shisi Temple is located in Xi’er Village, Daji Township. It was first built during the Southern Song dynasty as the ancestral temple of the Mei clan and later converted into a Buddhist temple. The main hall dates to the Yuan dynasty, with simple, rustic beams and bracket sets. The bell tower was built in the Ming dynasty and has a delicate design. The complex also includes the Mei Clan Ancestral Hall, the Ma Immortal Palace and other structures, forming a well-preserved group of ancient buildings. It was listed as a National Key Cultural Heritage Protection Unit in 2006. It is usually visited as part of the Yunzhong Daji scenic area. A visit takes about 40 minutes. Please do not touch the timber structures or murals.
Opening hours
Open daytime
Nearby sights
- Yunzhong Daji Scenic Area
- Wangdongyang Alpine Wetland
- Caoyutang National Forest Park
- Dongkeng Covered Bridges
- Huimingsi Village & Chimu Mountain
- Dajun Village (Window of She Ethnic Region)
- China She Ethnic Museum
- Jingning Confucian Temple