Wutong Palace

Wutong Palace

Wutong Palace is a cultural heritage site protected at the provincial level in Fujian Province.

Wutong Palace is located in Wutong Village, Xiage Town, Zhao’an County, Fujian Province. It was first built in the first year of the Yongle era of the Ming Dynasty (1403), and expanded in the 28th year of the Wanli era (1600) and the 18th year of the Kangxi era of the Qing Dynasty (1679). Facing south and backed by north, its main structure features a single-eave hip-and-gable roof. Over fifty Wutong Palaces across Taiwan today regard the Zhao’an Wutong Palace as their ancestral temple.

On November 16, 2009, Wutong Palace was listed by the Fujian Provincial Government as part of the seventh batch of provincial-level cultural heritage protection units. The protected area covers ancient ruins, ancient tombs, historic architecture, stone carvings and statues, as well as important modern historical sites and representative buildings.

Wutong Village: Located in the northeastern part of Xiage Town, Zhao’an County, Wutong Village is 1.5 kilometers from the town government. It borders Xiuzhuan Town to the northwest, neighbors Guanbei Town to the north, faces Zhangxi Village to the west, and looks across the Dongxi River to Xidong Village to the east. To the south lies Nanpi Village. The Zhao-Ping Road runs through the village, providing convenient transportation. Covering an area of 28 square kilometers, the village has 1,355 mu of arable land and 24,600 mu of mountainous land. It administers 16 natural villages including Shenquli, Jinkou, Pulinxia, Chizhuping, Ma’anshi, Chenkeng, Chenyangkeng, Kangbeitian, Xinlouzi, Wutu, Xiatu, Humei, Fengtianyang, Liaozi, Mazijue, and Bantou... More details about Wutong Village++

Further Reading:

· Seventh Batch of Fujian Provincial Cultural Heritage Protection Units