Niuwang Temple Stage at Weicun
牛王庙戏台
A Yuan-dynasty opera stage, one of the earliest surviving stages in China with a clear date inscription. Its caisson ceiling has an elaborate bracket structure.
The Niuwang Temple is in Weicun, Yaodu District. Its opera stage was built in the 20th year of the Zhiyuan era of the Yuan dynasty (1283) and was rebuilt in the first year of the Zhizhi era. Yuan inscriptions are carved on the stone pillars in front of the stage. It is one of the earliest surviving stages in China with a clear date, and its caisson ceiling and bracket structure are finely crafted. It is valuable for the study of Yuan zaju opera performances. The temple is small and rarely visited, so you may need to contact the caretaker to get in. Entry is free or costs a small fee. It is about 25 km from Linfen city center and can be visited on the same day as Dongyang Houtu Temple.
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Nearby sights
- Dongyang Houtu Temple
- Guye Mountain & Xiandonggou
- Linfen Drum Tower
- Dayun Temple (Iron Buddha Temple)
- Linfen Museum
- Su San Prison (Hongdong Ming Yamen)
- Hongdong Big Locust Tree Ancestral Park
- Temple of Emperor Yao & Huamen Gate