Temple of the Earth Goddess

Temple of the Earth Goddess

The Temple of the Earth Goddess is a cultural heritage site protected at the municipal level in Handan City.

The Temple of the Earth Goddess is an ancient architectural structure from the Ming and Qing dynasties, situated in Bailin Village, Yangyi Town, Wu’an City. It is included in the second batch of municipal-level cultural heritage protection units in Handan City.

Yangyi Town: Located on the western edge of Wu’an City, the area features undulating hills and is surrounded by mountains. To the south lies the clear Zhang River, and the town encompasses 4 administrative villages, covering a total area of 102 square kilometers, with an approximate population of 44,000. Adjacent to Zuojun County in Shanxi and Shexian County in Hebei, Yangyi Town is traversed by the Handan–Changzhi Railway. It is also the convergence point of the Pingshe Highway, Wuzuo Highway, and Ciyang Highway. The town center has a newly built community cultural activity center, along with the Wanshou Mountain Tourist Area and historical sites from the Han and Tang dynasties such as Bixia Palace, Tangwang Hall, and Chuangwang Palace. The town has a total of 21 primary and secondary schools, including Wu’an No. 4 Middle School, which is the largest rural secondary school in the city. … More details about Yangyi Town ++

Further Reading:

· Second Batch of Municipal-Level Cultural Heritage Protection Units in Handan City