Temple of Emperor Yu the Great

Temple of Emperor Yu the Great

The Temple of Emperor Yu the Great is a National Key Cultural Relics Protection Unit.

Temple of Emperor Yu the Great

Temple of Emperor Yu the Great (Sixth Batch of National Heritage Conservation Units)

Era: Yuan to Qing Dynasty

Address: Houbi Village, Yanggao Township, Pingshun County

Commonly known as the Temple of Yu the Great, it was built in the second year of the Yuanshi era during the Yuan Dynasty (1336), and was renovated during both the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The temple features a single-courtyard layout, with main structures including: the mountain gate (with a reverse-facing theater stage on top), the main hall, and side halls on the east and west. The main hall is a Yuan Dynasty remnant structure, with a width of three bays, a depth of six rafters, and a single-eave hanging gable roof. The bracket sets are exquisitely crafted, and the wooden structure reflects the architectural techniques of the Yuan Dynasty in preserving earlier traditions.

· Sixth Batch of National Key Cultural Relics Protection Units