Zhaohui Palace

Zhaohui Palace

Zhaohui Palace, also known as Huangsheng Temple. Built during the Ming Dynasty, Zhaohui Palace was renovated once during the Xianfeng reign of the Qing Dynasty, damaged during the Cultural Revolution, and later restored. The deities enshrined in its main hall include Huangsheng Emperor in the center with yellow-white beard, the Goddess of Mercy on the east side, and the King on the west side. Zhaohui Palace also houses the only surviving wooden stele in existence — the "Record of the Reconstruction of Zhaohui Palace and Extension of the Front Courtyard," written in 1921 by Huang Jun of the local community. Measuring 0.27 meters in height and 0.36 meters in width, the entire inscription is carved in regular script on a wooden board and inlaid into the wall. Zhaohui Palace is directly opposite a traditional stage. During customary worship events, the area beneath the stage is filled with benches in the evening as villagers gather to watch Taiwanese opera, creating a strong local cultural atmosphere. Adjacent to Zhaohui Palace is a Saliva Well. In reality, Zhaohui Palace functions as the clan temple for the Xiamen-based Chen family originating from Bingzhou. Chen Huacheng, hailing from Tong’an in Fujian, served as the Viceroy of the Jiangnan Navy and was a celebrated hero who resisted the British during the Opium Wars — arguably the most notable figure of the Chen surname in modern history.

Address: No. 158, Hongbenbu Street, Siming District, Xiamen

Type: Temple

Recommended visiting time: 10–20 minutes

Opening hours:

Open during the day

Ticket information:

Free admission.