Shizhuliao Lingyin Temple

Shizhuliao Lingyin Temple

Shizhuliao Lingyin Temple is a cultural relic protection unit of Wencheng County.

Lingyin Temple is located in Shizhuliao Village, Fu’ao Township, Wencheng County. It was first built in the third year of the Zhizheng era during the Yuan Dynasty (1343), but was destroyed by a mountain flood during the Kangxi reign of the Qing Dynasty (1662–1722). The locals found the site too narrow and the stream too small, so they widened the creek and built ten stone arch bridges, creating a total width of 32 meters and a clear span of 8 meters, then used the expanded foundation to rebuild the temple. From west to east, it is divided into two longitudinal axes: the south side houses the Mahavira Hall, which features a five-bay width and three-bay depth with a hip-and-gable roof. The front is equipped with a stage, and the structure is connected by two corridors forming a courtyard complex. The north side is dedicated to the Temple of Xu Sanxianggong, the Divine Protector of the Nation and High Taoist Master, a grand building that was later destroyed and rebuilt in 1982 through local fundraising. The temple is built over the bridge—a uniquely designed structure nestled among layers of peaks, murmuring streams, and bamboo groves—creating an exceptionally serene landscape.

Source: Wenzhou Museum