Zezhou Sanjiao Temple, Jincheng | Exquisite wood carvings.

|Exquisite wood carvings. Zezhou Sanjiao Temple, also known as Lizhai Sanjiao Temple, is located in Lizhai Scenic Area, Lizhai Township, Zezhou County, Shanxi Province. Zezhou Sanjiao Temple is praised by ancient architecture experts as a masterpiece of ancient Chinese wood carving art. The temple has 68 rooms. On the central axis are the stage, the offering pavilion, and the Sansheng Hall, with side rooms, watchtowers, and side halls on both sides. The temple gate faces east. The entire temple is well laid out and has a rigorous structure. It was once known as the largest temple south of Jincheng. We often say that there is a kind of beauty called Chinese beauty, and there is a kind of art called Chinese wood carving. The wood carvings in the Sansheng Hall are a masterpiece. The dougong (bracket set) uses relief, shallow carving, openwork carving, and other carving techniques. The carvings depict people, flowers, and birds. The flowers, birds, and animals are lifelike, and the characters and stories are vivid. It is praised by ancient architecture experts as a masterpiece of ancient Chinese wood carving art. In the sunlight, the entire ancient temple building exudes a sense of elegance and tranquility. Address: Zhijiao Village, Lizhai Township, Zezhou County, Jincheng Tickets: Free, no reservation required Opening hours: 9:00 am–5:00 pm