Pingshun HuiLong Temple

Pingshun HuiLong Temple

Pingshun HuiLong Temple is a National Key Cultural Relics Protection Unit.

HuiLong Temple

HuiLong Temple (Sixth Batch National Heritage Site)

Era: Jin Dynasty

Location: Houbi Village, Yanggao Township, Pingshun County

The establishment date and details of historical renovations are unknown. The only surviving structure is a Buddhist hall from the Jin Dynasty, facing south, with a single-eave hanging gable roof, spanning three bays in width and four rafters in depth, with a nearly square floor plan. The bracket sets are arranged in a complex pattern, featuring bucket arches. The roof structure uses... to support the weight. The bracket arms exhibit a unique design that is neither a true nor a false ang, serving as a valuable example for studying regional ancient architectural methods. Inside the hall, there are over 50 square meters of Qing Dynasty fine-line light-color murals.

The temple also houses a stone stele from the second year of the Guangxu reign during the Qing Dynasty (1876), recording the temple’s renovation.

Further Reading:

· Sixth Batch of National Key Cultural Relics Protection Units