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About Chongqing Temple in Changzi
Chongqing Temple stands on the slope of Ziyun Mountain near Ju Village in Changzi County. It is a compact Buddhist complex where an early Song timber hall and expressive painted clay figures are the principal attractions. The name refers to a temple in Shanxi, rather than the municipality of Chongqing.
The Thousand Buddha Hall dates to 1016, while the eighteen arhats in the Dashi Hall are dated to 1079. Their individual faces and poses reward close observation. The Ming figures and suspended scenes associated with the Ten Kings provide another artistic layer, making comparison across periods possible within a relatively small site.
Begin with the courtyard arrangement before concentrating on sculpture. Compare posture, facial expression and folds of clothing among the arhats, and then use the interpretation to distinguish later work and repairs. Roof tiles, paint and structural timbers may have different dates; a historic hall does not mean every visible surface is equally old.
What to look for
- Read the Thousand Buddha Hall’s compact roof structure.
- Compare the individual expressions of the eighteen arhats.
- Identify the Ming sculpture separately from Song work.
Location & getting there
Getting to Chongqing Temple in Changzi
Search for 崇庆寺 in 长子县色头镇琚村. Keep bags clear of fragile surfaces, and follow the site’s rules for photographs and access to small halls.
- Use 崇庆寺 with Shanxi when searching for the visitor entrance.
Find Chongqing Temple in Changzi
崇庆寺 · 长子县
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Sources & visit information
Place identity, setting and described features checked against the linked institutional sources on 9 September 2026. Suggested observation and visiting sequences are editorial guidance. Current opening arrangements and access to individual interiors must be checked with the venue; this review adds no inferred map coordinates.