Jinci Temple
Jinci Temple is located 25km (15 miles) southwest of Taiyuan and is a complex of temple buildings dating back over 1,000 years. The temple was built to commemorate Tang Shu Yu, a prince during the Zhou dynasty (1122-771BC).
The large Hall of the Holy Mother is a tribute to Shu Yu’s mother and houses a large statue of her surrounded by 44 life size terracotta assistants.
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