Huixian Temple

　　Huixian Temple (Listed in the Fifth Batch of Major National Historical and Cultural Sites)

　　Era: Jin to Qing Dynasties

　　Address: Jiangzhang Village, Jiangzhang Town, 25 km east of Wuxiang County

　　Originally constructed in the sixth year of the Zhengda era of the Jin Dynasty (1229 AD, the second year of the Shaoding era of the Southern Song Dynasty), the temple has undergone several renovations throughout successive dynasties. The main surviving structure, the Three Pure Ones Hall, dates back to the Jin Dynasty; the Jade Emperor Hall is a Yuan Dynasty construction, while the rest were built during the Ming and Qing Dynasties.

　　The temple faces south and covers an area of 2,263 square meters. It consists of three courtyards arranged along a central axis, which sequentially features the Mountain Gate, Guan Yu Hall, Jade Emperor Hall, and Three Pure Ones Hall. On both the east and west sides, bell and drum towers, side rooms, corridors, and wing halls are symmetrically distributed.

　　The Jade Emperor Hall is situated on a 1.1-meter-high stone platform. It has three bays in width, four rafters in depth, and a single-eave hip-and-gable roof. Below the eaves, there are interlocking brackets forming a bracket set, with single eave brackets on the corners and hidden brackets on the columns. The hall is decorated with carved beams and painted rafters. A pair of stone-carved beasts stand on either side of the hall.

　　The Three Pure Ones Hall is built on a 1.2-meter-high stone stairway. It has five bays in width and three bays in depth, featuring a single-eave hip-and-gable roof. The roof is covered with barrel-shaped clay tiles. The front eaves have a projecting corridor. Below the eaves, interlocking brackets form a bracket set, with single eave brackets on the corners and hidden brackets on the columns. The interior columns are relatively thick, supporting a complex wooden structure. The beams and arches are elaborately crafted, showcasing the distinctive architectural style of the period.