Tianxian Temple (Fourth Batch of Provincial-Level Protected Sites)
Period: Yuan, Ming, Qing Dynasties
Address: Zhuangtou Village, Jinzhuang Town, Huguan County
Established in the first year of the Jianlong era of the Song Dynasty (960), the temple underwent multiple renovations during the Ming and Qing dynasties. It faces south and is built against the mountain, covering an area of 2,000 square meters. The existing structures mainly include the mountain gate, bell and drum towers, passageway pavilion, incense pavilion, and main hall. The main hall is a remnant from the Yuan Dynasty, while the others date to the Ming and Qing periods.
The main hall is three bays wide and three bays deep, with a single-eave hanging hip roof. The side pillars show significant inward tilt and upward rise. The bracket sets are arranged in a complex interlocking pattern. Under the eaves are carved beams and painted rafters, with murals preserved on the inner walls. The architectural style reflects typical features of religious buildings from the Yuan Dynasty and later periods. Huguan Tianxian Temple is a provincial-level key cultural relics protection unit.
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