Nanhuan Dongyue Temple

Nanhuan Dongyue Temple

Nanhuan Dongyue Temple is a National Key Cultural Relics Protection Unit.

Nanhuan Dongyue Temple (Sixth Batch National Heritage Site)

Era: Yuan to Qing Dynasties

Address: Nanhuan Village, Longhua Town, 10 km east of Yicheng County

The founding date is unknown. Under the eaves of the main hall, the bracket sets bear the inscriptions “大德捌年捌月” and “至治元年六月”. The current structure retains some original Yuan Dynasty elements, with later Ming and Qing renovations. The base is made of rammed earth, while the superstructure is mainly wood and brick. Many Yuan Dynasty architectural components are preserved, such as carved beams and painted rafters. There are also side halls in front and behind, and stone drums and carved stone figures at the front.

The Offering Hall is three bays wide and two bays deep, with a single-eave gable-and-hip roof. Its top is covered with gray tubular and flat tiles. The bracket sets under the eaves are of the single-set type. The front eaves columns are relatively thick, and the lower bracket arms are adorned with delicate carvings. The overall design is elegant, with refined details. The wooden structure is sophisticated and well-preserved. The roof eaves extend generously, providing good protection. The front has stone drum bases, and the rear has stone animal statues. The entire building is robustly structured, showcasing distinctive Yuan Dynasty characteristics.