Sanhui Temple in Putian

Sanhui Temple in Putian

Sanhui Temple in Putian is a cultural heritage site protected by Fujian Province.

Located at the foot of Longshan Mountain, 5 kilometers west of Xianyou County, it is said that three dragons once met here in ancient times, hence the name. It was first built during the Jingyun era of the Tang Dynasty (710–711), fell into disuse after being destroyed by fire during the Huichang era (841–846), and was rebuilt during the Dazhong era (847–859), restoring its former grandeur as a splendid Buddhist temple. Although it has suffered damage several times, it has largely retained its original architectural scale and style. The existing temple complex was renovated in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, featuring structures such as the Heavenly King Hall, Mahavira Hall, Bell and Drum Towers, Dharma Hall, and monks' quarters, all on a grand scale. The beams, columns, and brackets of the Mahavira Hall largely maintain the style of the Ming Dynasty. The temple houses numerous cultural relics, including a stone basin from the third year of the Chongning era of the Northern Song Dynasty (1104), a pair of stone lions, and a large bell cast in the ninth year of the Yuandade era (1305). The temple also preserves poetry collections such as the "Yingyue Ji" (Shadow Moon Collection) written by the Ming Dynasty monk Qiuci (also known as Chaoguo), and the "Donglin Ji" (East Forest Collection) by the Qing Dynasty monk Yisi from the Kangxi era. Additionally, there is an inscription commemorating the reconstruction of Sanhui Temple, authored in the 12th year of the Kangxi era of the Qing Dynasty by Hanlin academician Huang Qiyu.

Fujian Province, Putian City