Nanshentou Erxian Temple

　　    Nanshentou Erxian Temple (Sixth Batch of National Key Cultural Relics Protection Units)

　　    Era: Jin to Qing Dynasties

　　    Address: Shigejuan Village, Lucheng Town, Lingchuan County

　　    The founding period is unknown. It underwent large-scale renovations during the Qing Dynasty. The temple is a single-courtyard complex facing south and covering an area of 1,000 square meters, with a built-up area of 343 square meters. Existing structures include the main hall, east and west corridor rooms, and side chambers.

　　    The main hall is a remnant of the Jin Dynasty, while the rest were built during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The main hall is three bays wide and six rafters deep, with a square floor plan, a single-eave hip-and-gable roof, relatively gently curved column capitals, and bracket sets with intricate carvings. The front eaves are supported by bracket arms. The hall’s roof beams are exposed. The side chambers have over 10 square meters of murals dating from the Qing Dynasty.