The Jia Gong Shrine, located in Fangshan District, Beijing, was rediscovered and rebuilt during the late Ming and early Qing dynasties by county magistrate Luo Zaigong. Upon assuming office, Luo Zaigong embarked on a mission to locate the burial site of Tang dynasty poet Jia Dao. Despite widespread uncertainty about its location, Luo personally traveled and investigated, eventually discovering Jia Dao’s tombstone near Liulihe. The tombstone, standing about three feet tall, bore the inscription: “The Tomb of Tang Poet Jia Dao.”
Overjoyed by this discovery, Luo Zaigong decided to renovate the poet’s tomb and construct the Jia Gong Shrine just south of it. Two years later, in 1698 (the 37th year of Emperor Kangxi’s reign), the shrine was officially completed. Luo Zaigong commemorated this achievement by composing the “Record of the Construction of Jia Gong Shrine.”
In 2005, the Jia Gong Shrine underwent reconstruction, ensuring its preservation for future generations. Today, other historical sites connected to Jia Dao in Fangshan include the ruins of Jia Dao An (Jia Dao Temple), Jia Dao Pine, Mu Yan Temple ruins, and Yungai Chan Temple. These landmarks not only stand as witnesses to history but also serve as vital carriers of cultural heritage.
Phoenix Lee https://chinese-tradition.com/jia-gong-shrine-honoring-tang-poet-jia-dao-in-fangshan.html