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Temple of Emperor Yu the Great

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Last updated 2026-11-12 — Temple of Emperor Yu the GreatTemple of Emperor Yu the Great (Sixth Batch National Cultural Heritage Site)Era: Yuan to Qing DynastyAddress: Houbi Village, Yanggao Township, Pingshun CountyCommonly known as the Temple of Yu the King, it was built in the Yuan Dynasty...

Temple of Emperor Yu the Great

Temple of Emperor Yu the Great
  Temple of Emperor Yu the Great

  Temple of Emperor Yu the Great (Sixth Batch National Cultural Heritage Site)

  Era: Yuan to Qing Dynasty

  Address: Houbi Village, Yanggao Township, Pingshun County

  Commonly known as the Temple of Yu the King, it was built in the second year of the Yuanshi era during the Yuan Dynasty (1336), and was repaired during both the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It is a single-courtyard complex with main structures including: the mountain gate (with a reverse-facing theater stage above), the main hall, and side halls on the east and west. The main hall is a remnant structure from the Yuan Dynasty, featuring a three-bay width, six rafters in depth, and a single-eave hanging gable roof. Its bracket sets are intricately crafted, and the wooden structure reflects the architectural style of the early Yuan Dynasty...

The Temple of Emperor Yu the Great is a National Key Cultural Relics Protection Unit.

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