In the past two years, I've visited Shanxi six times to admire its temples. This place is full of surprises and love.
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I visited Chongtai Temple in Yu County, Hebei—a small village temple originally built in the Liao Dynasty and rebuilt in the 9th year of the Jiajing period (1530).
It's a provincial-level cultural relic, and it's said to have been upgraded to a national-level relic.
It's a small temple, but not small in size. Including the mountain gate, there are six buildings along the axis, and six courtyards including the accommodation area at the back.
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I came to Chongtai Temple mainly to admire the Ten Great Kings of the Qing Dynasty murals in the Water and Land Hall, especially the Face-Tearing King (Figure 1) and the Belly-Tearing King (Figure 3).
The murals in the Three Teachings Building at the back are also interesting, with each character smiling.
Free admission.
Enter through the left side door!