Cen Tou Weihui Temple

Cen Tou Weihui Temple

Cen Tou Weihui Temple is a cultural relic protection unit of Fujian Province.

Cen Tou Weihui Temple is located in Cen Tou Village, Xitan Township, Zhao'an County, dating back to the Ming Dynasty.

Introduction: Also known as Rourui Lady Temple. It was expanded in the 21st year of the Wanli reign during the Ming Dynasty (1593) and renovated during the Kangxi reign of the Qing Dynasty. The temple faces east and is backed by west, consisting of a front hall, a central courtyard with corridors, a main hall, and a north wing, covering a construction area of 741 square meters. The front hall is five bays wide and three bays deep; the main hall is five bays wide and four bays deep, surrounded by outer corridors, featuring post-and-lintel and Dougong beam frameworks, and a hip-and-gable roof. The temple preserves the wooden architectural style of the Ming Dynasty, with beam structures reflecting influences from the Song and Yuan dynasties.

In 2013, Cen Tou Weihui Temple was designated as part of the eighth batch of provincial-level cultural relic protection units by the People's Government of Fujian Province.

Protection boundary: 20 meters outward from the perimeter of the temple.

Further reading:

· Eighth Batch of Cultural Relic Protection Units in Fujian Province