Yuzhang Gong Temple in Litian Village

Yuzhang Gong Temple in Litian Village

Yuzhang Gong Temple in Litian Village is a cultural heritage protection unit of Qingliu County.

Yuzhang Gong Temple in Litian Village is located at the foot of the mountain behind Litian Village, Litian Township. It was first built during the reign of Emperor Renzong of the Song Dynasty, covers an area of 3,000 square meters, and is categorized as a sacrificial altar, temple, or ancestral hall.

It was announced as part of the fifth batch of county-level cultural heritage protection units in Qingliu County on July 30, 2018.

Protected area: 5 meters beyond the surrounding walls.

Protected area: 10 meters beyond the protected boundary.

Litian Village: Litian Village is the largest administrative village in Litian Township, Qingliu County. Located in the western part of Qingliu County, it serves as the seat of the Litian Township government. It borders Lushui Village to the east, connects to Shendu and Yangzhuang to the south, neighbors Liaofang Village to the west, and adjoins Tianping Village to the north. It is 30 kilometers from the county seat.

[Village and Residents] The village covers an area of 31.5 square kilometers and administers 20 villager groups. It consists of four natural villages: Litian, Siaxia, Tongfang, and Changkeng. In 2012, the village had a total population of 2,633 people across 621 households.

[Village Culture and Appearance] Temple fair at Aotou Temple on the 15th day of the first lunar month.

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