Huozhou Zhusheng Temple

Huozhou Zhusheng Temple

Huozhou Zhusheng Temple is a National Key Cultural Relics Protection Unit.

Zhusheng Temple

Era: Ming Dynasty

Address: Qianjin Street, Huozhou City

Zhusheng Temple, originally named Dongfuchang Temple, was first built in the fourth year of the Zhenguan era of the Tang Dynasty (630 AD), later destroyed, and rebuilt in the first year of the Jingtai era of the Ming Dynasty. It was renovated again during the Wanli era of the Ming Dynasty and the Qianlong era of the Qing Dynasty. The extant structures include the Mahavira Hall, the Rear Hall, and the east and west wing rooms, covering an area of 11,333 square meters.

The Mahavira Hall is five bays wide and three bays deep, with a single-eave gable-and-hip roof.

On October 7, 2019, Huozhou Zhusheng Temple was included in the eighth batch of National Key Cultural Relics Protection Units.

Further reading:

· Fourth Batch of Shanxi Provincial Cultural Relics Protection Units

· Eighth Batch of National Key Cultural Relics Protection Units