[2025 Jiyuan Attraction] Travel Guide for Jidu Temple (Updated Apr)

Jidu Temple is one of the core scenic spots in Jiyuan, a cultural landmark of Jiyuan, and a national key cultural relic protection unit. It is one of the largest ancient building complexes in Henan. In ancient China, sacrifices to mountains and rivers were very important. In addition to the famous Three Mountains and Five Sacred Mountains, there were also the Four Rivers (Yellow River, Yangtze River, Huai River, and Ji River). Jidu Temple was built to worship the Ji River and is the largest water god temple in China. Jidu Temple was built in the second year of the Kaihuang period of the Sui Dynasty. It was a place for official sacrifices by the court. It was repaired and expanded in successive dynasties, and 22 ancient buildings are still preserved. Sacrifices were usually held before the winter solstice every year, and the number of sacrifices would increase in the event of droughts, floods, or major national events. After a series of complicated rituals, jade slips and tributes were thrown into the river to pray for protection (the Song Dynasty jade slips in the Jiyuan Museum were discovered during repairs). The main buildings of Jidu Temple include the Jidu Palace (Northern Song Dynasty), one of the earliest wooden buildings in Henan. Linyuan Gate (Yuan Dynasty), Qingyuan Dongfu Gate (Ming Dynasty), a masterpiece of Ming Dynasty wooden buildings in Henan, Jade Emperor Hall (Qing Dynasty), and Jiegong Building (Qing Dynasty). Inscriptions: There are 36 inscriptions from different dynasties in the temple, which can be roughly divided into three categories: sacrifices, repairs, and travel notes. Jidu Temple Beihaitan Sacrifice Monument, built in the 13th year of the Zhenyuan period of the Tang Dynasty, records the names and numbers of sacrifices, as well as some ceremonial procedures, which are important historical evidence. Lingfu Stele, built in the 6th year of the Zhenghe period of the Northern Song Dynasty, with the text of the teaching decree written by Emperor Huizong of Song in slender gold script. Tolongjianji, built in the first year of the Yanyou period of the Yuan Dynasty, written by Zhou Yingji, calligraphy by Zhao Mengfu, and seal script by Guo Guan. Daming Edict Stele, built in the third year of the Hongwu period of the Ming Dynasty, records that Emperor Taizu of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Yuanzhang, conferred the title of "God of the Great Ji of the North" on the Ji River. The inscription was written by the calligrapher Zhan Xiyuan. The main content is concentrated on the central axis, mainly ancient buildings and stone tablets, as well as some garden landscapes. You can hire a guide or do some research in advance. The recommended tour time is about 2 hours. Ticket price: CNY 30. It is located in Jiyuan City, with convenient transportation.

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Jiyuan City. Jidi Temple. Located on Jidi Street in Jiyuan City, it was first built in the second year of Sui Kaihuang (582 AD) and was built by the court for the worship of one of the "Four Du" gods, the Jishui God. Facing north and south, the overall layout is in the shape of a "Jia", also said to be in the shape of a "turtle", meaning the golden turtle exploring the sea; the main buildings are arranged on three vertical axes, with Jidi Temple in the front, Beihai Shrine in the back, Yuxiangyuan in the east, and Tianqing Palace in the west, forming a pattern with Jidi as the main, extending to Beihai, the unity of heaven and man, and the simultaneous worship of the Four Du, it is the place where the courts of the past dynasties worshiped the water god; the total area is 86,255 square meters, there are 72 existing ancient buildings, covering an area of over 100,000 square meters, it is one of the largest existing ancient architectural complexes in Henan Province.

The Ji Du Temple is located in the center of Jiyuan City, Henan Province, and its full name is Ji Du North Sea Temple. This temple was built in the Sui Dynasty and has a history of more than 1,400 years. It is the place where the feudal dynasties since the Sui and Tang Dynasties have worshipped the Ji River God and the North Sea God. Speaking of the Ji River God, it reminds people of the name of this city. The ancient Ji River is known as the 'Four Du' in China along with the Yellow River, the Yangtze River, and the Huai River. Because the Ji River flows through, the names of Jinan, Jining, and Jiyang in Shandong are derived from it, and Jiyuan is the source of the Ji River, which is true to its name. Walking into the Ji Du Temple, you will find that this Water God Temple with rippling blue waves is also a group of ancient buildings. The entire temple layout is regular, with the Ji Du Temple in the front, the North Sea Shrine in the back, the Royal Fragrance Garden in the east, and the Tianqing Palace in the west, preserving ancient trees, buildings, and inscriptions from various dynasties. Walking among the temples, carefully observing each work representing different eras: the ancient cypress of the Eastern Han Dynasty; the wall of the Tang Dynasty; the stone inscription of 'The First Cave in the World' written by the Grand Scholar of the Yuan Dynasty, and the Dragon Pavilion rebuilt in the Ming Dynasty. Listening to the stories passed down by the ancient Chinese nation, feeling the endless and long-lasting Ji River.

In ancient times, the Ji River was known as one of the 'Four Rivers' along with the Yangtze, Yellow, and Huai Rivers because it uniquely flowed into the sea. The source of the Ji River nourished the capital of China's first slave dynasty, the Xia Dynasty. The unique flow of the Ji River, which runs through the Yellow River and remains clear, and its tortuous path to the sea, has forged the noble character of the Chinese nation, which is pure, unyielding, and heroic. The Jidi Temple, built during the Sui Dynasty, is one of the largest existing ancient architectural complexes in Henan, built by the court to worship the Ji River God, one of the 'Four River' Gods.

Ji Di Temple, officially known as Ji Di Beihai Temple, is located on Ji Di Street in Jiyuan City. It was first built in the second year of Sui Kaihuang (582 AD) and was established by the court to worship one of the 'Four Di' gods, the Ji Shui God. Ji Di Temple faces north and south, and the overall layout is in the shape of a 'Jia', also said to be 'turtle-shaped', symbolizing the golden turtle exploring the sea. The main buildings are arranged on three vertical axes, with Ji Di Temple in the front, Beihai Shrine in the back, Yu Xiang Court in the east, and Tian Qing Palace in the west. This forms a pattern of Ji Di as the main, extending to Beihai, the unity of heaven and man, and the simultaneous worship of the Four Di. It is a place where the court has worshipped the water god throughout the ages. The total area is 86,255 square meters, with 72 existing ancient buildings, covering an area of over 100,000 square meters, making it one of the largest existing ancient architectural complexes in Henan Province.

Jiyuan Jiji Temple mention Ji Ji Temple is estimated that many people do not know, mention Ji Ji is estimated to know less, but mention Jiyuan Jining Jiyang Jinan you must be familiar. In fact, they are all named after Jishui, Jiyuan is the birthplace of Jishui, and Jiji Temple is the place where the ancient emperor sacrificed water gods, which shows its importance. The first time I walked into the Ji-Ji Temple, I felt really great. There were buildings in front and rear, and the figure-shaped structure, nearly 80,000 square meters, the red wall and green tiles all reflect its dignity and elegance. It is worth savoring.

The Jiji Temple is called the Jihai Temple of Jiyu. It is located in the temple street of Jishui Dongyuan, 2 km northwest of Jiyuan City. It is the only preserved and most complete historical and cultural heritage of the ancient four. Jiyu Temple is the largest surviving ancient building community in Henan Province. It is known as the museum of ancient buildings in the Central Plains and carries the sacred mission of the source of Jishui. The palace was built in Song Kaibao for six years. It is the residence of Jishui Shenyi and the most valuable building of Jiji Temple. The palace is made of single , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

The Jiyu Temple is the full name of the Jihai Temple in Jishui. It is located in the temple street of Jishui Dongyuan, 2 km northwest of Jiyuan City. It is the only preserved and most complete historical and cultural heritage of the ancient four plaques. The cultural relics protection unit, the largest existing ancient building community in Henan Province, is known as the museum of ancient buildings in the Central Plains. The pine trees in the rain are dotted with ~ ancient times. The water flows into the sea alone, and is called the "four plaques" with the Yangtze River, the Yellow River and the Huaihe River. The wind of worship, ancient times, in the ancient agriculture-based society, production is very low, science is very underdeveloped, people can not explain some natural phenomena, feel free to come up with some gods of landscapes, Yunxingyunbu Rain, the relationship with the grain harvest. Therefore, the ritual of the gods is the ritual of the emperors of the past, and the procedures are numerous and etiquette. Since the Han Dynasty, the imperial court dispatched important officials every year to make regular sacrifices. In the second year of Emperor Kaihuang (AD 582), the imperial court built a temple for Jishen, one of the gods of the "Four Monks". Jishui was originally called the god of the Northern Song Dynasty, and Emperor Xuanzong Tianbao three years (AD 744) was sealed as Qingyuan Gong, hence the name Qingyuan. The history of the rise and fall of Jiji Temple is also the epitome of the history of ancient Chinese water god worship. Ji Shui also plays an indispensable role in the formation and development of ancient Chinese civilization.