Yue Temple in Yuanping

Yue Temple in Yuanping

Yue Temple in Yuanping is a cultural heritage site protected by Yuanping City.

Yue Temple is located in Shangshe Village, Dongshe Town, Yuanping City. It faces south and measures 58 meters from north to south and 19.8 meters from east to west, covering an area of 1,148 square meters. The year of its establishment is unknown. According to inscriptions on the beams of the stage, it underwent multiple renovations in the 40th year of the Kangxi reign (1701) and the 4th year of the Qianlong reign (1739) during the Qing Dynasty. The existing main hall is a structure from the Ming Dynasty, while the rest exhibits Qing Dynasty architectural style. The temple has a three-courtyard layout, with the stage, memorial archway, and main hall arranged along the central axis. The main hall features a brick foundation, a width of three bays, a depth of four rafters, and a single-eave hip-and-gable roof. The bracket sets are well-preserved. In 1985, it was designated as a county (city)-level cultural heritage site by the People’s Government of Yuanping County. Content excerpted from (“A Collection of Cultural Relics in Xinzhou”).

Shangshe Village: Shangshe Village is situated in a hilly area, located 32 kilometers east of the urban area, with geographical coordinates: 38°44′ north latitude, 112°59′ east longitude. To the north of the village lie the ancient eastern and western cities. The names Shangshe (Upper Society) and Xiashhe (Lower Society) derive from their relative positions to the ancient city. A major earthquake occurred in the 3rd year of the Kangxi reign, followed by heavy rain, making Xiashhe uninhabitable, leading to the relocation of all residents to Shangshe. The village has a total of 943 households and a population of 2,753, with 6,197 mu of agricultural land. The local economy mainly revolves around agriculture and pear/fruit production. From 1944 to July 1946, it served as the site of the Dongguo County Party Committee and the County Auxiliary Office. … More detailed information about Shangshe Village++