Jingtu Temple

Jingtu Temple Introduction

Introduction:
Located in the northeast of Yingxian County of Shanxi Province, Jingtu Temple was built in the second year of Tianhui Period (1124) of the Jin Dynasty, known as North Temple in the bygone days. It was rebuilt in 1184. In the past, Jingtu Temple consisted of Shan Gate, Sheli Tower, Tianwang Palace, Drum Tower, Daxiongbao Palace, Pei Palace, Hou Palace and Cangjing Attic etc. But o­nly Daxiongbao Palace and Pei Palace exist now.
Datong locates in the loess plateau, the geography is complicated and diverse, basically belongs to the temperate zone continental monsoon climate, the average air temperature of year has 6.8 degrees, it is very cold in winter, cooler in summer in Datong, so it is a good place for summer resort. The characteristic here is the big difference in temperature. You had better take o­ne more coat for the algidity in day and night. The best traveling time here is from April to October.

Jingtu Temple Features

Highlight:
Tigu Yangge, a traditional folk dancing, is also called “Di Yangge”, “Tutan Yangge” and “Luan Yangge”. The actors in the dancing are called “Guyu” and the actresses are called “Lahua”. Actors carry a drum in waist and kick the drum by foot. Actresses take drums by right hand and beat the drum when dancing. Tigu Yangge originated from the period of Song and Yuan Dynasty. Now it is popular in the counties around Datong. In the festival of lanterns, Tigu Yangge becomes a indispensable entertainment program.

Jingtu Temple Tickets

The Jingtu Temple Fee and Opening Hours:
Admission Fee: RMB 3 yuan / person
Opening Hours: please refer to the staff

Jingtu Temple Transporation

Traffic:
In the streets of Datong City, you can see taxi in different grades. The starting price for all taxi is 6 yuan for the first three kilometers. And then according to different types of taxi, it will charge 1.2 or 1.4 yuan per kilometer starting from the fourth kilometer.