Jiexiu Houtu Temple
后土庙
A Taoist temple complex in Jiexiu known for its glazed art, with glazed roof ridges and screen-wall elements hailed as a “museum of glazed art”.
Houtu Temple is located in the northwest corner of Jiexiu’s old town. It is a group of Taoist buildings centered on the Houtu Hall. The roofs and stage are covered with Ming-dynasty glazed ridge ornaments and glazed statues, which are colorful and finely crafted. It is a key national cultural heritage site and is known as a treasure trove of glazed architectural art. Visitor numbers are low and the atmosphere is quiet. It is about 30 km from Pingyao and can be visited on the way to Mount Mian or Zhangbi.
Opening hours
About 08:30–17:30
Nearby sights
- Zhangbi Castle
- Wang Family Compound
- Zishou Temple
- Mount Mian
- Shuanglin Temple
- Encore Pingyao
- Xinghuacun Fenjiu Culture Park
- Pingyao County Government Office (Yamen)