Temple of Five Blessings

Temple of Five Blessings

The Temple of Five Blessings is a cultural heritage site protected by Huangshan City.

The Temple of Five Blessings is located in Yongfeng Township, Huangshan District, dating back to the Ming and Qing dynasties.

The Temple of Five Blessings is a religious memorial structure, located at the summit of Bijiling in Linqia Village, Yongfeng Township, over 50 kilometers west of Huangshan District, Huangshan City (Bijiling was historically a key transportation route between Jing County and Qingyang).

The temple was built in the late Yuan Dynasty and was renovated in the 14th year of the Republic of China (1925) by Su Jianfang from Linqia Village, Yongfeng Township. According to the "Taiping County Annals" from the Qianlong era: “During the late Yuan Dynasty, amid warfare, the deity demonstrated miraculous powers, and the Su family sought refuge under its protection. Thus, the temple was built to enshrine it as the local tutelary god.” As a result, during festivals, devout locals and worshippers from surrounding areas come here to burn incense and pay homage.

The Temple of Five Blessings is entirely constructed from granite, without using a single piece of wood or tile, hence it is called the “Stone House.” It has three rooms with a flush-gable roof. The temple is 5.55 meters wide, 5.2 meters deep, with an eaves height of 3.25 meters and a ridge height of 4.95 meters. Inside, there are four round stone pillars, each with a circumference of 1.16 meters. There were also pedestals for statues, 0.75 meters high, 0.9 meters wide, and 5 meters long, which were removed during the Cultural Revolution. Stone incense burners and other elements remain well-preserved. The Temple of Five Blessings is an all-stone structure, which is extremely rare in Anhui Province.

The Temple of Five Blessings was designated as a cultural heritage site protected by Huangshan City.

Yongfeng Township: Located in the northwest of Huangshan District and bordered by Taihu Lake to the south, Yongfeng Township is known as a land of culture and green food. Situated in the heart of the golden tourism route “Huangshan – Taihu Lake – Jiuhua Mountain,” it serves as a key link connecting various scenic spots in Huangshan District with the Buddhist mountain Jiuhua Mountain, the former residence of Wang Jiaxiang in Jing County, and the former site of the New Fourth Army Headquarters. Provincial Highway X037 runs through the township, and the Hefei–Tongling–Huangshan Expressway also passes nearby, giving it a prominent geographical advantage. The township covers a total area of 84 square kilometers, with a population of over 7,000, and administers 6 administrative villages and 56 villager groups. Located by the picturesque Taihu Lake, Yongfeng Township boasts beautiful mountains and clear waters… More details about Yongfeng Township++