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There is a Ji Di Temple in Jiyuan, which has been around for 1500 years

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.
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Posted: Dec 25, 2023
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