Jintai Temple
1 min read700 Years of Solitude and Solemnity or more of the most authentic historical sights and sensations in weather-worn Doumen, the district’s peripheral blocks are strewn with cultural spots that ensure a rewarding experience.
The birthplace of the city’s many cultural notables, folk arts and crafts, Doumen now hosts six of the “top eight attractions of Doumen District”, including Zhuhai’s best hot spring resort built on a daily yield of hot spring water reaching 2, 400 tons and an average temperature gauged at 68C-70C, Huangyang Mountain-the “number one peak in the Pearl Delta”, and the Jintai Temple, first built approximately 700 years ago.
The vicissitudes of Doumen have been mirrored by the Jintai Temple. First built approximately 700 years ago by the remnants of the dying Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279), the striking building in the style of ancient times with orange-colored roof tiles is a remake of the original temple site, located deep in the south foot of Huangyang Mountain, overlooking Yamen seaport and presenting a graceful, awe-inspiring sight. On the opposite bank of the mountain is an imposing rock named.
Dengxian”, from which the legendary ‘Cowboy King’ of Doumen ascended to heaven and immortality.
The locals believe the soul of Zhang Shijie, one of the’three generals of the late Southern Song”, rests near the temple’s original site.
