Cai Zaohe Temple of the God of Wealth

Cai Zaohe Temple of the God of Wealth

Cai Zaohe Temple of the God of Wealth is a cultural tourism attraction.

The Temple of the God of Wealth is located at the northern end of Zaohe Town, Suqian City, and was built during the Kangxi reign of the Qing Dynasty. The structure follows a corridor-style courtyard layout, features a brick-and-wood construction, and has a tiled roof. The main hall is designed as "three open bays with five hidden," while the front section consists of four rooms. The building covers a floor area of 650 square meters and occupies a total site area of approximately 1,500 square meters. Originally a folk temple for worshipping the God of Wealth, local residents would visit the temple on auspicious days to offer incense, pay homage to the deity, and pray for blessings and prosperity. The overall architectural style of the Temple of the God of Wealth is distinct, and it boasts rich cultural significance. It is one of the better-preserved Qing Dynasty temples in Zaohe Town and was designated as a cultural relic protection unit by the former Suqian County government in 1991. In 2004, it was listed as a municipal-level cultural relic protection unit by Suqian City.

Source: Suqian Hubin New District Official Website

Zaohe Town: A town under the jurisdiction of Sucheng County. During the Republican era, it was known as Zaohe Town. In 1957, it was established as Zaohe Township, reorganized into a commune in 1958, and reinstated as a town in 1985. Located in the northwestern part of the city, it is 22 kilometers from the county seat and 10 kilometers from National Highway 205. Covering an area of 22 square kilometers with a population of 26,000, it is traversed by the Suzhou-Huangwei Highway. The town administers nine village committees—Jiedong, Jexi, Zhangzhuang, Wangying, Bajing, Qibao, Xiezhuang, Longgang, and Songchang—and one neighborhood committee, Jiebei. The main agricultural and sideline products include wheat, rice, fish, shrimp, lotus roots, and whitebait. Key industrial products consist of 25 varieties such as plywood, Zaohe-series liquors, and barges. To the south of the town lies... Detailed information about Zaohe Town ++