Jiangyou Zhonghua Temple

Jiangyou Zhonghua Temple

Jiangyou Zhonghua Temple is a cultural tourism attraction.

Zhonghua Temple is located on the western side of Longhui Mountain, behind the west side of Banbian Street (now Lingxi Street) in Zhonghua Town, facing southeast and situated northwest. In front of the temple lies a lotus pond, making it a serene spot embraced by mountains and water, shaded by trees, and tranquil in atmosphere. The temple was built during the Chenghua era (1465–1487) of the Ming Dynasty, originally covering an area of approximately 6,600 square meters, with a construction area of about 3,500 square meters. It features three levels and two main halls as well as side halls, and is named after the worship of Emperor Shun, also known as Zhonghua.

Source: Official Website of Jiangyou Municipal Party Committee and Jiangyou Municipal People’s Government

Zhonghua Town: Zhonghua Town is a historic and cultural town in Jiangyou, named after the Zhonghua Weir within its territory. The market town was established in the eighth year of the Yongzheng reign during the Qing Dynasty (1730) and was originally under the jurisdiction of Zitong County. At the end of the Qing Dynasty, it became a township, was reorganized as the Zhonghua United Security Area in the 24th year of the Republic of China (1935), and was changed from a united security area to a township in the 29th year of the Republic of China (1940), overseeing 21 security areas. After the founding of the People’s Republic of China, in 1952, it was divided into four townships: Zhonghua, Tongxing, Wuxing, and Shuangbai. Zhonghua Township included five villages: Democracy, Progress, Victory, Huasheng, and New First. In 1953, it was placed under the jurisdiction of Jiangyou, belonging to the Ninth District. In 1955, 13 villages from Xingshun Township and Shuangbai Township, as well as three villages (Shuanghe, Honghua, and Daxing) from Wuxing Township were... Zhonghua Town - More Information ++