Luzhi Wanshou Temple Three Buddha Hall

Luzhi Wanshou Temple Three Buddha Hall

The Luzhi Wanshou Temple Three Buddha Hall is a National Key Cultural Relics Protection Unit.

Wanshou Temple, also known as West Temple, is located at the foot of Tielong Mountain in the northwest of Luxi County, Honghe Prefecture. Built in the early years of the Jiajing reign during the Ming Dynasty, the existing Three Buddha Hall was constructed around the same time. It faces south and has a construction area of 316.8 square meters. The main hall features five bays in both width and depth, with the first floor open through to the second floor without a floor slab. The front eaves are equipped with a porch, and the golden columns between the front eaves are fitted with partitioned doors, while the other three sides are enclosed by walls. The columns consist of two layers: outer eaves columns and golden columns, with the latter supporting the upper eaves roof. Both the first-floor front eaves and gable eaves, as well as the second-floor eaves, are equipped with bracket sets (dougong). The outer eaves dougong are robust and grand, with simple yet majestic ancient designs that reflect the architectural styles of the Yuan and Ming periods. These elements are not only highly functional but also richly decorative, making it a typical example of Ming Dynasty architecture. The overall structure is well preserved and is one of the few surviving Ming Dynasty buildings in Yunnan Province. It serves as a valuable physical example for the study of Yunnan’s architecture during the Yuan and Ming periods.

In October 2019, it was included in the eighth batch of National Key Cultural Relics Protection Units.

Further Reading:

· Eighth Batch of National Key Cultural Relics Protection Units