The Temple of the City God, also known as the Cheng Huang Temple amongst the locals, is one of the most well preserved temples in the country. Spread over an area of 7,302 square meters, the temple is built facing the south. The temple exhibits exquisite woodcarvings, stone sculptures and mural paintings. It is believed that the Hall of City God served as the court to the gods, a large statue of the City God sits in the centre of the Hall surrounded by the statues of judges and ghost guards. It is a typical Taoist structure, where it was not only designed to serve as a temple but also as a government office. The temple offers a remarkable combined culture of Buddhism, Taoism and the residential customs combined. Highlights and must sees include:

• Caishen Temple – Dedicated to the Chinese God in charge of fortune.
• Zaojun Temple – Dedicated to the Chinese God in charge of food.
• Spectacular roofs, adorned with coloured glaze of blue and green.

• Clicking Photographs is not allowed inside the temple compound.

• The ticket prices for this attraction is covered in the Joint ticket of Pingyao Ancient City that costs CNY 150.

• Walk or hire a taxi.
• Ask a local for the bus details.

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