Prince Temple

Prince Temple

Prince Temple is a cultural tourism attraction.

Prince Temple was first built in the fifth year of Chiwu during the reign of Emperor Wu of Wu (Sun Quan), or 242 AD, and has withstood over 1,700 years of history.

In the summer of the fifth year of Jihe (236 AD), heavy rains continued relentlessly, causing severe flooding and widespread disaster. Emperor Sun Quan led his eldest son, Crown Prince Sun Deng, to distribute relief to the victims and stayed at the site. Both father and son were present, but unfortunately, the crown prince fell ill and died here. The local people built a temple in memory of the prince, naming it Prince Temple. Since then, the place has been named after the temple.

Throughout the long course of history, Prince Temple underwent many vicissitudes and was nearly collapsing. It was renovated in 1994, and the project was completed in June 2000. The current Prince Temple has been completely revitalized, featuring a main structure of three courtyards. The “Mahayana Zen Forest” plaque boasts upturned eaves and soaring ridges, while the “Prince Hall,” “Maitreya Hall,” and “Mahavira Hall” shine with golden splendor. To the left is a reception hall, and to the right are meditation rooms and a dining hall. The architectural structure is simple yet elegant, exuding grandeur.