Jiashan Dongyue Temple

Jiashan Dongyue Temple

Jiashan Dongyue Temple is a cultural tourism attraction.

Dongyue Temple is located at the eastern end of Shaogang Port North, now within Fenghuang Village. During the Song Dynasty, it was originally the foundation site of the Eastern Observatory belonging to brothers Tang Jiefu and Tang Jieshou. In 1515 (the 10th year of the Zhengde era in the Ming Dynasty), county magistrate Ni Ji built the temple hall to worship the Eight Deities of Harvest, hence it was renamed “Balah Ci” (Eight Deities Temple), though its original name was later restored. It was rebuilt in the 13th year of the Republic of China.

After reconstruction, the temple became grand in scale. It has three courtyards front to back, with corridors on both sides of the courtyard. The main gate is spacious, with tall door gods statues, and the entrance leads to a stage facing north. The main hall appears as a single-eave gable and hip roof from the front and a flush-gable roof from the rear. The temple also enshrines the City God. On the 29th day of the third lunar month each year, a god-welcoming festival is held. Locals parade the City God through the town, and the next day theatrical performances are held to entertain the deity and pray for a bountiful harvest.

Walk back along the north bank of the river until you pass Wufu Bridge, and you’ll reach the Holy Hall.

Address: Fenghuang Village, eastern end of Shaogang Port North, Xitang, Jiashan County, Jiaxing City

Type: Temple

Recommended visiting time: 15 minutes

Opening hours:

8:00-18:00

Ticket information:

Door price: 5.0 RMB

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