Duqu Zhengyang Palace

Duqu Zhengyang Palace

Duqu Zhengyang Palace is a cultural relic protection unit of Fujian Province.

Duqu Zhengyang Palace is located in Jincheng Village, Duqu Town, Zhangpu County, and dates back to the Qing Dynasty.

Introduction: Also known as "Shangzhen Hall," it was originally built during the Ming Dynasty and renovated in the 4th year of the Daoguang reign of the Qing Dynasty (1824). Facing northwest and situated southeast, it has two courtyards with a total construction area of 427 square meters. The front features a mountain gate and temple square, while the main structure consists of three bays, employing raised-beam and through-tenon style roof frameworks, flush gable roofs, and features finely carved stone, timber, and decorative components.

In 2013, Duqu Zhengyang Palace was announced as part of the eighth batch of provincial-level cultural relic protection units by the People's Government of Fujian Province.

Protected area: An additional 10 meters extending outward from all sides of the palace.

Jincheng Village: Jincheng Village is located in the central part of Duqu Town and currently serves as the seat of the Duqu Town government. It borders Linqian Village to the east, Zhengyang Village to the west, Houyao Village to the south, and Lubei Village to the north. To the east lies Gaotaishan Mountain, and to the north is Shitoushan Mountain. Provincial Highway Zhangdong Line runs through the village.

Administrative history and surname origins

During the Ming Dynasty, it belonged to Dayang She of Jiudou; in the Qing Dynasty, it was part of Zhengyang Bao. In the 29th year of the Republic of China (1940), it was under Chengnei Bao of Duqu Town, and in the 33rd year (1944), it was merged into Yuanxing Bao. In the early years of the People’s Republic of China, it was part of Chengwai Township under the 7th District (Duqu District); in 1956, it was merged into Duqu Town. In September 1958, it was part of Chengwai Brigade under Duqu Commune, and in 198… Detailed information on Jincheng Village++

Further reading:

· Eighth Batch of Cultural Relic Protection Units of Fujian Province