Wuzhou Dragon Mother Temple

　　      Situated on the eastern bank of the Gui River in the northern part of Wuzhou City, at the northern end of Guilin Road, the temple was first built in the early Northern Song Dynasty and was later renovated during the Ming Dynasty's Wanli era and the Qing Dynasty's Kangxi and Yongzheng eras. It is a rare cultural relic in Guangxi that has been preserved to this day, featuring architectural styles from the Song Dynasty, and holds high historical and tourism value.       The Dragon Mother Temple is built against the mountain and facing the water, covering an area of more than 5,000 square meters. It consists of a memorial archway, front hall, middle hall, rear palace, temporary palace, turtle pond, and shops. The main hall is majestic and solemn, with carved beams and painted rafters. The central hall of the front section enshrines the statue of the Dragon Mother. Devotees often come here to worship, praying for her blessings and protection, which is why the front courtyard of the main hall is filled with incense all year round. The right-side hall enshrines the statue of General Fu, while the left-side hall enshrines the Dragon Prince. Behind the main hall, the middle section features a large relief sculpture depicting the Dragon Mother’s journey to the capital. The rear palace displays the Dragon Mother’s bed and the Dragon Prince’s bed, and the main hall’s right side houses the Dragon Mother’s temporary palace, which serves as a reception area.       On the second floor is enshrined the statue of Guan Yu. To the left is a pool of clear water containing a stone turtle said to be ten thousand years old. On the turtle’s back rests a large stone carving of the "General Office Name Inscription Stele." Visitors often toss coins at the turtle “for good luck.” Behind the turtle pond, on the mountain wall, there is a large relief sculpture known as the "Five Dragons Spouting Water Wall."

　　 Wuzhou City, Guangxi