Liangjian Futian Temple

Liangjian Futian Temple

Liangjian Futian Temple is a cultural tourism attraction.

Liangjian Futian Temple is located in Liangjian Village, Gounan Township, Wutai County. The exact year of its establishment is unknown, but the existing structures date back to the Qing Dynasty. It faces south and has a single entrance leading into two courtyards, covering an area of 1,119 square meters.

Along the central axis are the main gate, inner gate tunnel, passageway hall, and main hall, with side halls on both sides. Ascending the steps leads to the main gate, which consists of a single bay, features a front porch, and is topped with a small hanging gable roof, supported by brackets and featuring a simple roof shape, while the interior is divided into sections. The side halls are arranged in pairs. The second hall also has a single bay, with bracket sets and a simple gable roof, flanked by side rooms. On the east side is a chamber with a brick wall, and on the west is a small storage room. The third hall also has a single bay, built with Qing Dynasty-era bricks, and is topped with a simple gable roof. The west side houses a chamber, while the east has a small room. The fourth hall also has a single bay, built during the Qing Dynasty, and is topped with a simple gable roof. The west side contains a chamber, while the east has a small room. The fifth hall also has a single bay, built during the Qing Dynasty, and is topped with a simple gable roof. The west side has a chamber, while the east has a small room. According to the “Record Tablet of the 18th Year of Qianlong (1788),” this temple is called “Futian Temple.” In the early years of the Republic of China, it was converted into a school. (From “A Collection of Cultural Relics in Xinzhou”)

Source: Xinzhou Website

Liangjian Village: The total area of Liangjian Village is 6,511 mu, with 2,417 mu of arable land. There are 455 households and a population of over 1,308, all of whom are agricultural residents, including 21 party members. Major crops include corn, potatoes, and minor grains. The village has a well-developed animal husbandry sector, with 4 specialized sheep-raising households and 1 specialized pig-raising household. … More detailed information about Liangjian Village ++