Bright Mirror Ancient Temple
Mingjin Ancient Temple at the end of Beimei road, Chaozhou, first built in Ming dynasty (1364-1644 A.D.), is down temple of Kaiyuan temple, former is place that manage shaman who get out of line. In year 1672 A.D. shaman Ji Yuan recruit to build backseat, Hu Xun repair it in 1731, early period after liberation, pay equal attention to farming and Buddhist, shaman take as put up place. 
In year 1957 take as farm, engrossed during culture revolution period, temple is collapse, appearance is totally destroyed, in year 1986 fulfils religion house property, and property right belongs to Buddhism Association, through many plan and prepare, rebuild in June of year 1995, finished till January in 1999. Whole temple occupy 2,900 square meters, building area is 4,017 square meters, front seat is door building, just seat is the Shrine of Sakyamuni Buddha , two sides is three floors Rest yard, backseat is three layer House where sutras are kept , become a welfare multi-function temple of Chaozhou.
Currently, Mingjin ancient temple director is Shi Hongce, vice-director Yang Ruishen.
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