Site of Wu Family Temple

Site of Wu Family Temple

The Site of Wu Family Temple is a cultural heritage site protected at the provincial level in Henan Province.

The Site of Wu Family Temple is located on the eastern side of Wuzhuang Village, Sanggu Township, 13 kilometers west of Xiayi County, Shangqiu City. Historical records indicate that the area of Sanggu was anciently known as "Sanglin She," and it is said to be the place where King Tang of Shang prayed for rain. This site is a relatively important ancient cultural relic in eastern Henan, featuring substantial cultural strata that offer physical evidence for the study of primitive culture and the origins of Shang and Zhou cultures in the region.

Sanggu Township: Located in the southwestern part of Xiayi County, Sanggu Township borders Yucheng County to the west. The Huolian Expressway runs east-west across the township, while the Liubai Highway extends from north to south. The national fifth-class river Xianghe (also known as the Tuo River) flows from west to east through the entire territory. Covering a total area of 69.9 square kilometers, the township governs 33 administrative villages, 127 natural villages, 308 villager groups, and has 11,260 households with a population of 42,562. By the end of 2004, the total industrial and agricultural output value of the township reached 380 million yuan, including 150 million yuan from industry and 230 million yuan from agriculture, with an average annual per capita income of 2,300 yuan. In 2004, new projects with investments over 500,000 yuan were initiated... More detailed information about Sanggu Township++

Further Reading:

· Fourth Batch of Provincial-Level Cultural Heritage Protection Units in Henan Province