Site of Yongxing Temple

Site of Yongxing Temple

The Site of Yongxing Temple is a cultural relic protection unit of Luxian County.

Yongxing Temple was originally built during the Shu Han dynasty and was reconstructed during the Qianlong reign of the Qing dynasty. The ruins are laid out in a west-facing, east-opening quadrangle configuration. Currently preserved sections include part of the main gate, part of the main hall, the courtyard, and some stone retaining walls. The main gate bears an inscribed couplet: “Resembling the southern shores of the sea, it seems like the Temple of Putuo.” In front of the ruins lies a cemetery with a pair of stone lions and a stone rhinoceros. To the left of the ruins is a group of stone chamber tombs from the Ming dynasty. This site holds certain value for understanding the local historical evolution and religious aspects. In October 2005, it was designated as part of the fifth batch of county-level cultural relic protection units by the People's Government of Luxian County.