Jiezi
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7th century BC Chinese Jin aristocrat
Jie Zhitui, also known as Jie Zitui, was an ancient aristocrat who served the Jin prince Chong'er during the Spring and Autumn period of Chinese history. Chinese legend holds that when Chong'er finally ascended to power as the duke of Jin, Jie either refused or was passed over for any reward, despite his great loyalty during the prince's times of hardship. Jie then retired to the forests of Jin in what is now central Shanxi with his mother. Supposedly, the duke so desired to repay Jie's years of loyalty that, when Jie declined to present himself at court, he ordered a forest fire to compel the recluse out of hiding. Instead, Jie and his mother were killed by the fire on Mt Mian. By the Han, Jie was being revered in central Shanxi as a Taoist immortal. He was annually commemorated with a ritual avoidance of fire that, despite many official bans, eventually became China's Cold Food and Qingming Festivals.
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- 26.789, 102.992
- Timezone
- Asia/Shanghai
Overview of Jiezi
Travellers heading to China will find Jiezi, a spot. Jiezi is strongest on culture. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Jiezi
Culture in Jiezi
(2)Our data lists Mosques and Religious Sites as culture options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Jiezi's own activity tags.
Getting there & around
Small places like Jiezi are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching China. Time zone: Asia/Shanghai.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is Jiezi known for?
- Jiezi, in China, is best known for culture. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here.
- What can you do in Jiezi?
- Recorded activities in Jiezi include Mosques and Religious Sites. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- Where is Jiezi located?
- Jiezi is located in China. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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