Baijun Temple

Baijun Temple

Baijun Temple is a cultural relic protection unit of Sichuan Province.

Inside the elementary school in Shitouzhai, there is a stone-carved incense burner. It turns out that the site of this elementary school was originally the family temple of Gao Tusi during the Ming Dynasty—Baijun Temple. In those days, wealthy and influential families in the area would build their own family temples. This intricately decorated stone incense burner stands as a testament to the former glory and prestige of its patrons.

According to the recollections of the village elders, the original Baijun Temple was divided into a front hall, a main hall, and a rear hall. The front hall enshrined Lord Baijun, while the upstairs housed the Heavenly King, flanked by judges and lesser spirits; the main hall was rebuilt during the Qing Dynasty’s Qianlong era and served as a place for opera performances and the sale of incense and candles; the rear hall was dedicated to the Jade Emperor, with the Sun and Moon deities on either side. At the time, the temple attracted many worshippers, and incense offerings were abundant. With the passage of time, all that remains today is this overgrown, silent stone incense burner.

Baijun Temple (Tianquan County)

Protected area: 5 meters beyond the occupancy boundary.

Construction control zone: 10 meters beyond the protected area.