Shihu Dragon King Temple

Shihu Dragon King Temple

The Shihu Dragon King Temple is a cultural tourism attraction.

The Shihu Dragon King Temple is located in Shihu Village, Liebao Township, Shenchi County. Its exact date of construction is unknown, but the existing structure dates back to the Qing Dynasty. It measures 5 meters in width from east to west and 6.5 meters in length from north to south, covering an area of 32 square meters, and faces south. Built atop rocky mountainside, the temple features stone masonry, mud-sand jointing, a single arch, a flat roof, and stone drip edges — all characteristic of local Qing Dynasty construction. Inside the chamber, there is a front-facing stone altar, 1 meter high and 0.8 meters wide. The northern, eastern, and western walls feature colored murals covering approximately 20 square meters in total. The northern wall depicts figures, while the eastern and western walls show scenes of the Dragon King bringing rain. The figures are lifelike and exquisitely rendered, with smooth and flowing brushwork, likely the work of a skilled local artist. This structure is a typical example of the region’s traditional stone cave temples. (From “A Collection of Cultural Relics in Xinzhou”)

Source: Xinzhou Website

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