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Taiyuan Confucian Temple
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Shanxi Daxuetang Jiuzhi
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Shanxi Daxuetang Jiuzhi
Chunyang Gong
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Chunyang Gong
Former No.1 Middle School of Shanxi Province
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Buddhist templeTaiyuan, Shanxi

Chongshan Temple

National Key Buddhist Temples in Han Chinese AreaMajor Historical and Cultural Site Protected at the National LevelBuilt 1381
TypeBuddhist templeChinese
Built1381
Best monthsApr–May · Octweather in Taiyuan
37.87° N, 112.57° EUTC+8 · China Standard Time
Standing for645 years
built 1381today 2026
When to goTaiyuan · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec86October
Best timeApr–May · Oct
October: high / low18° / 5°
iAbout

Chongshan Temple in brief

Chongshan Temple is a buddhist temple in Taiyuan, Shanxi, China.

It holds the designations National Key Buddhist Temples in Han Chinese Area and Major Historical and Cultural Site Protected at the National Level.

The buddhist temple dates from 1381 and is built in the Chinese style.

For a visit, the weather in Taiyuan is best in April, May and October; in October afternoons average 18°.

Taiyuan: weather and travel guide

Facts

Type
Buddhist temple
Designation
National Key Buddhist Temples in Han Chinese Area
Major Historical and Cultural Site Protected at the National Level
Built
1381
Style
Chinese
Nearest town
Taiyuan
Region
Shanxi
Coordinates
37.86646, 112.57368
iiLocation

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iiiWhen to visit

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Month score for sightseeing

Best Apr–May · Oct
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Taiyuan
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Taiyuan

Shanxi · China
Apr–May · Octbest months
30°July high
795 maltitude
Taiyuan

Heritage

Taiyuan Ancient Mosque
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0.9 km SW

Taiyuan Ancient Mosque

Major Historical and Cultural Site Protected at the National Level
Taiyuan Ancient Mosque
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Taiyuan
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1.6 km N

Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Taiyuan

Major Historical and Cultural Site Protected at the National Level · 1635
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Site of Shanxi Military Governor's Office
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0.5 km NW

Site of Shanxi Military Governor's Office

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Museums

Shanxi Museum
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3.1 km W

Shanxi Museum

2005
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