Temple of the Emperor Hu

Temple of the Emperor Hu

The Temple of the Emperor Hu is a cultural heritage site protected by Tianhe District.

The Temple of the Emperor Hu is located in Fufuli, Huangcunwei, Huangcun Subdistrict. Originally built during the Ming Dynasty, it has been renovated in successive dynasties. The existing architectural style dates back to the Qing Dynasty. The temple faces south and is situated to the north. It features a three-bay, two-courtyard layout, covering an area of 190 square meters. It has a decorative ridge, fire-preventing gables, and blue brick stone foundations. The front gate is adorned with murals under its eaves, and the rear hall houses a statue of the Emperor Huaguang. The main structure of the building is well-preserved, with a compact layout. The figure-brick carvings on the risers of the front gate are particularly exquisite. Both interior and exterior decorations exhibit high artistic value and feature a simple, classic style.

On October 19, 2012, it was announced as part of the second batch of cultural heritage sites protected by Tianhe District.

Huangcun Subdistrict: Origin of the Name Huangcun Subdistrict is named after the former Huangcun area under its jurisdiction. Huangcun got its name because the majority of the local residents had the surname Huang.

Geographic Location Located in the eastern part of Tianhe District, it is roughly rectangular in shape. To the east, it starts from Zhongling and Mafenshan, bordering Zhongling and Dalingshan of Zhujie Subdistrict; to the south, it extends to Zhongshan Avenue Middle, connecting with Qianjin Subdistrict; to the west, it reaches Chebei Chong, adjoining Chebei Subdistrict and Xintang Subdistrict; to the north, it is bounded by Henggang Chong and Daguang Street, neighboring Xintang Subdistrict. The office of the subdistrict was relocated in 2003 from No. 1 Huangcun Avenue to No. 5 Liyuan Road, Huangcun, with postal code 510660.

Administrative History... Detailed Information about Huangcun Subdistrict++

Further Reading:

· Second Batch of Cultural Heritage Sites Protected by Tianhe District