Things to do in Jīmíngyì
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Tàishān Temple
Not far away is this larger temple, whose simply stunning Qing murals depicting popular myths (with the usual mix of Buddhist, Taoist and Confucian figures) were whitewashed – some say for protection – during the Cultural Revolution. A professor from Qīnghuá University helped to uncover them; you can still see streaks of white in places.
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Jīmíngyì Other Temples
Other small temples that can be visited include the Temple of the God of Wealth and the Temple of the Dragon King You will find the occasional yǐngbì standing alone, its courtyard house demolished, and a few ancient stages. Adding to the time-capsule feel are the numerous slogans from the Cultural Revolution daubed on walls that seem to have been simply left to fade.
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Confucius Temple
Meandering along the baked-mud-wall warren of Jīmíngyì's courtyard houses takes you past scattered temples, including this simple Ming-dynasty temple which, like many Confucius temples, also doubled as a school.
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City Walls
Jīmíngyì's walls still stand, although sections have collapsed. Ascend the East Gate for fine views of the town, surrounding fields and Jiming Mountain (鸡鸣山; Jīmíng Shān) to the north. Across town is the West Gate; the Temple of the Town Gods (城隍庙; Chénghuáng Miào), overgrown with weeds and in ruins, stands nearby. There are a few intriguing Qing caricatures of Yuan-dynasty crime fighters remaining on the chipped walls. The largest and oldest temple in the area is the Temple of Eternal Tranquillity (永宁寺; Yǒngníng Sì), located 12km away on Jīmíng Mountain.
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