Mahu Huayan Temple

Mahu Huayan Temple

Mahu Huayan Temple is a cultural heritage site protected at the provincial level in Shanxi Province.

Mahu Huayan Temple

Mahu Huayan Temple (Fourth Batch of Provincial-Level Protected Sites)

Era: Yuan Dynasty

Address: Mahu Village, Xincun Township, Hongtong County

Huayan Temple, commonly known as the North Temple, was first built in the third year of the Jianlong era during the Northern Song Dynasty (962 AD). It has undergone multiple renovations over the dynasties. The surviving structures include the main hall and east and west side halls. The main hall, Mahavira Hall, is a remnant from the Yuan Dynasty. It is five bays wide and three bays deep, with a single-eave hanging gable roof. The interior walls on the east, west, and north sides all feature murals.

Further reading:

· Fourth Batch of Provincial-Level Cultural Heritage Sites in Shanxi Province