King Yu Hall

King Yu Hall

King Yu Hall is a cultural tourism attraction.

King Yu Hall

Image 1 of King Yu Palace

King Yu Palace is located on Mount Tu and was commissioned by Emperor Gaozu of Han in 195 BC. With a history of over 2,000 years, it is a site dedicated to the worship of Great Yu and his wife, Lady Tushan. The ancient King Yu Palace once had five courtyards, ten halls, and more than 40 rooms. Having endured millennia of wind and rain, the temple suffered severe damage. After several restorations and reconstructions following the liberation, it has become a renowned Quanzhen Taoist temple in northern Anhui.

King Yu Palace Image 2

The surviving structures include the Qingdao Taoist Courtyard, Chunyang Taoist Courtyard, Changchun Taoist Courtyard, and the Canglong Pavilion. Notably, the Incense Burner Lodge, built in the 42nd year of the Wanli era during the Ming Dynasty (Emperor Shenzong), is entirely constructed from blue bricks. Its simple and unadorned design makes it the most intact and precious relic preserved in King Yu Palace to this day. The newly renovated Chunyang Taoist Courtyard features a stone base, flying eaves with upturned corners, and is covered with yellow glazed tiles, presenting a resplendent and magnificent sight. The annual King Yu Temple Fair on the 28th day of the third lunar month is a significant ceremony in honor of Great Yu at Mount Tu. Renowned far and wide, the fair has thrived for millennia, attracting up to 200,000 worshippers at its peak, creating a spectacular scene.