Huama Temple (Wuliang Hall)

　　Guide      Huama Temple is situated 7 kilometers south of Yanchi County in the area of Wuji Circle, covering an area of 20,000 mu. It lies north of the Chengnan Forest Farm and enjoys convenient transportation. The temple houses the long-renowned Wuliang Hall, which is bustling with incense offerings. The surrounding area is lush with trees and boasts beautiful scenery. The tourist area features flat sandy land and grasslands dotted with sand dunes, creating a unique natural landscape on the frontier.  　 　    Introduction      The original structure of Wuliang Hall was destroyed long ago, leaving only the building foundation from that time, which was constructed with rammed earth. The base measures 16 meters in length from north to south and 14.8 meters in width from east to west, with a remaining height of 6.8 meters. The top is flat, measuring 12.5 meters from north to south and 11 meters from east to west. On the northern side, there used to be the foundation of additional buildings, 16.2 meters long from north to south and 15.2 meters wide from east to west. There is also a staircase on the north side with 13 steps leading up to the top. Once at the summit, visitors can gaze upon forests, grasslands, crops, and farmhouses — a truly refreshing view.

　　    The main hall enshrines the statue of the Buddha of Infinite Life, but the identities of the deities in the other side halls remain unconfirmed, as the ground structures and statues have all been lost. What remains today are mostly Ming Dynasty bricks and tiles, including large flat tiles, barrel tiles, tile ends, ridge ornaments, as well as wall tiles featuring floral patterns and fragments of Ming and Qing ceramics. There is also scorched earth on the northern side, indicating traces of cooking stoves and heated kang beds. This suggests that the site was once a place of flourishing incense offerings, drawing large gatherings of worshippers.

　　    The architecture of Wuliang Hall bears similarities to the Great Wall and the walls of Huama Pool City, likely due to its association with military fortifications during the Ming Dynasty. This temple was built during the Ming Dynasty and continued into the Qing Dynasty, serving as an important site for understanding Ming-era architecture.     

　　 Wuzhong City, Ningxia