Nanshentou Erxian Temple

Nanshentou Erxian Temple

Nanshentou Erxian Temple is a National Key Cultural Relics Protection Unit.

Nanshentou Erxian Temple

Nanshentou Erxian Temple (Sixth Batch of National Key Cultural Relics Protection Units)

Period: Jin to Qing Dynasties

Address: Shige Luan Village, Lucheng Town, Lingchuan County

The founding date is unknown. It underwent large-scale renovations during the Qing Dynasty. The temple is a single-courtyard complex facing south and situated on a north-south axis, covering an area of 1,000 square meters with a built-up area of 343 square meters. Existing structures include the main hall, east and west corridors, and side chambers.

The main hall is a remnant of the Jin Dynasty, while the rest were built during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The main hall has a width of three bays, a depth of six rafters, a square floor plan, a single-eave hipped-gable roof, relatively gently curved column capitals, and bracket sets with complex joints. The side halls have hip-and-gable roofs and are positioned along the sides. The main hall’s rear chamber features over 10 square meters of murals from the Qing Dynasty.

Further Reading:

· Sixth Batch of National Key Cultural Relics Protection Units