The Hall of Three Saints

The Hall of Three Saints

This scenic area is located on the east-west street of Dayushu Ancient Town in Zhuozi County. Originally, there were two temple complexes, one to the east and one to the west, both built during the Yongzheng era of the Qing Dynasty. They were renovated in the 14th year of the Republic of China (1925). During the turmoil of the Cultural Revolution, only nine halls of the eastern temple complex remained. The desolate yet majestic grandeur of the ancient temples of Dayushu bears witness to the dramatic changes this place has undergone. During the Yongzheng era of the Qing Dynasty, Dayushu Ancient Town was home to a multitude of temples, grand in scale, uniquely shaped, and breathtaking in atmosphere. Temples stood side by side, including the Guan Yu Temple, Ox King Temple, Madonna Temple, Dragon King Temple, Guanyin Temple, and Zhenwu Temple. Bell towers, drum towers, and music towers echoed one another; communal dining halls in the east and guildhalls in the west were fully equipped. Sculptures and stone carvings demonstrated exquisite craftsmanship, while painted murals were vibrant and richly colored. With their intricately carved beams and painted rafters, as well as their majestic pavilions and towers, these structures embodied the splendor of sacred Buddhist sites. This diverse and brilliant ancient town culture fostered traditional cultural activities and invigorated a bustling market scene. Events such as the Guanyin Mother Temple Fair on the 19th day of the second lunar month, the Grandmother Temple Fair on the 28th day of the fourth lunar month, the Trade Fair and Oboo Worship Ceremony on the 13th day of the fifth lunar month, the Dragon King Temple Fair on the 6th day of the sixth lunar month, and the Horse and Mule Fair on the 7th day of the seventh lunar month all drew large, lively crowds during traditional festivals. In addition to local merchants, traders from far and wide set up stalls along the long east-west street, turning it into a sea of people and a bustling scene of prosperity...

Source: People's Government of Ulanqab City