Ruins of the Dragon King Temple at Shiwa

The ruins of the Dragon King Temple at Shiwa

The ruins of the Dragon King Temple at Shiwa are a cultural heritage site protected by Shenchi County.

The ruins of the Dragon King Temple at Shiwa are located east of Shiwa Village, Yijing Town, Shenchi County. The exact year of its construction is unknown. The temple was destroyed in 1988, leaving only the foundation of the main hall. It faces south and is situated on a north-south axis, covering an area of 113 square meters. The foundation is 7.2 meters wide, 6.3 meters deep, and 0.4 to 1.1 meters high. The structure dates back to the Qing Dynasty. In 1987, the People’s Government of Shenchi County designated it as a county-level cultural heritage site.

Source: Xinzhou Net

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