Gāopíng

Gaoping lies in southeastern Shanxi, a district rich in old temples. On a rise near Xilimen village stands the Temple of the Two Immortals, whose main hall and terrace date from the Jin dynasty. Carvings on the terrace depict musicians in Chinese dress and a dance by foreign soldiers, preserving scenes of performance in stone. The temple was repaired in both the Ming and Qing periods, long after its Jin builders had finished their work.