Longwang Temple in Mugou Valley

Longwang Temple in Mugou Valley

Longwang Temple in Mugou Valley is a cultural tourism attraction.

Longwang Temple in Mugou Valley is located in Mugou Village, Donghu Township, Shenchi County. The exact date of its establishment is unknown, but the existing structures date back to the Qing Dynasty. Facing south and situated on a north-south axis, the temple covers an area of 50 square meters. Only the main hall remains, featuring a three-bay width, a depth of four rafters, and a flush-gable roof. The front columns are octagonal, with square rafters. The five-rafter beam spans both the interior and exterior, with cloud-shaped beam ends. The dwarf column is faceted, with square rafters and cloud-shaped purlin heads. The strut uses smaller materials. The top of the dwarf column is fitted with a tenon-and-mortise joint. The wooden components are joined with mortise-and-tenon craftsmanship, with one beam slightly thinner than the other. The purlins are fitted with bracket arms. The rafters are connected with a rafter-tying technique. (Shanxi Provincial Cultural Relics Bureau)

Source: Xinzhou Net

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