The Hall of the Eastern Peak in the City God Temple

The Hall of the Eastern Peak in the City God Temple

The Hall of the Eastern Peak in the City God Temple is a cultural heritage site protected by the Zhongshan District.

Located within the City God Temple to the east of the old town, it faces southwest from the northeast. Its original construction date is uncertain. Judging from the existing beam and frame structure, no signs of replacement have been found, indicating that no major renovations were made after its initial construction. The City God Temple is one of the earlier temples in Shuicheng, though parts of it have now been demolished. The Hall of the Eastern Peak is a relatively well-preserved ancient building within the temple complex. It features a brick-and-timber structure, with its main framework entirely made of high-quality silk pear wood. It has nine trusses, a total width of three bays measuring 13.83 meters, and a depth of 7.86 meters. It is situated on a 2.8-meter-high moon platform, with a single-eave hanging roof in two stories. The roof is covered with small blue tiles. Both the ground floor and the second floor’s central bay are single-spaced, while the side bays are double-spaced. The central bay uses a post-and-lintel construction method, while the gable sides use a column-and-tie method. The hall covers an area of 108 square meters and has withstood years of wind and rain without damage.

The stairway in front of the hall consists of 19 steps, without any vertical aprons. It measures 6 meters in length and 4 meters in width. On both sides of the front of the moon platform, there are bluestone Moon Palace gates, 2.8 meters high and level with the platform, allowing two people to pass through facing each other.

The Hall of the Eastern Peak stands tall and majestic, reflecting the architectural standards and technical achievements of its time. It holds significant cultural heritage value as one of the few remaining ancient structures in the area, making it even more precious. It was designated as a county-level cultural heritage protection unit on December 28, 1987.