Xiangguo Temple originated from the Three Teachings Hall, which integrates Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism. Originally named the Three Teachings Hall, its old site was located at the central school in Xichaha Town.
In 2007, after receiving approval from the county civil affairs department, local religious figures spontaneously organized the Xiangguo Temple Preparatory Committee. Through public fundraising of 840,000 yuan, they rebuilt Xiangguo Temple next to a thousand-year-old white jujube tree in the Shangba group of the former Three Teachings Hall site. Construction of the main hall of Xiangguo Temple began in early 2008 and was fully completed in March 2009, opening for worship by devotees and tourists.
Currently, Xiangguo Temple has built one main hall with a floor area of 170 m², housing three statues: Sakyamuni, Laozi, and Confucius. A marble plaza covering 620 m² has been paved.
An ancient tree protection fence has been constructed, enclosing the thousand-year-old white jujube tree in the center of the plaza with iron railings, making it a unique feature of Xiangguo Temple.
Over the past year, thanks to the grand architecture of the main hall, the complementary presence of the thousand-year-old white jujube tree, and the cultural heritage of the unity of the three teachings, Xiangguo Temple has received over 30,000 worshippers and tourists from both within and outside the province, gaining fame across southern Shaanxi.
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