Tai Xu Temple

　　Tai Xu Temple is situated in Dongge Village, Dalian Township, approximately 3 kilometers east of the county town. Historical documents indicate that Huaiyang Tai Xu Temple (Dongge Temple) was initially constructed in the early Ming Dynasty, boasting a history of over 600 years. The deities enshrined here are traditional Chinese gods, including the Jade Emperor, the Human Ancestor Fuxi, the White Jade Lady, and the Ten Kings of Hell, totaling 72 deities. Covering an area of over 10,000 square meters, the temple complex includes the Main Hall (Jade Emperor Hall), the Second Hall (Fuxi Hall), the Rear Tower (White Jade Lady Hall), East and West Corridors, the Underworld Realm, and the Ten Kings of Hell—featuring a complete pantheon. On the first and fifteenth days of each lunar month, worshippers from near and far come to burn incense, pray to the gods, make wishes, seek blessings for their children, and pray for disaster relief, wealth, and peace. A local saying goes: “Once you step into Dongge Temple (Tai Xu Temple), even the unfilial will honor their parents for three years.” Visitors to Tai Xu Temple often receive a profound lesson in traditional morality.

　　In recent years, with the deepening of reform and opening-up and increased attention from government departments to the protection of cultural heritage and relics, entrepreneur Shi Shuting invested over 3 million yuan to rebuild Tai Xu Temple in order to develop local tourism and meet the cultural needs of the public. The temple is majestic in presence, with grand halls, exquisitely carved beams and painted rafters, vividly depicted divine statues, and an awe-inspiring atmosphere—it is an ideal destination for sightseeing and seeking blessings.

　　Information source: Huaiyang Government Website