Zhangpu Chenghuang Temple

　　As a temple dedicated to the deity who eliminates disasters, safeguards the nation, and blesses the people with peace and health, Zhangpu Chenghuang Temple is located on Nan Dajie in Sui’an Town, Zhangpu County. According to the Zhangpu County Annals, the temple was originally built during the Shaoxing era of the Southern Song Dynasty (between 1127 and 1179 AD), and underwent three major renovations in the 3rd year of the Hongwu reign (1370), the 4th year of the Hongzhi reign (1491), and the 26th year of the Kangxi reign (1687) of the Ming and Qing Dynasties respectively. It now faces south, stretching 66 meters from north to south and 22 meters from east to west, covering a total area of 1,452 square meters. The structure follows a three-courtyard, two-courtyard-patio palace-style architectural design, with each section typically consisting of five bays. The second courtyard houses the main hall, which features a double-eaved hip-and-gable roof with glazed tiles, decorated with motifs such as twin dragons clutching a pearl and twin phoenixes playing with a cinnabar ball. The interior is supported by six pillars, complemented by wooden carved screens, and adorned with melon-shaped wooden lintels and doors. The third courtyard is dedicated to the Goddess of the City. The entire structure is remarkably majestic. However, it was damaged during the warfare in 1933, and further deterioration occurred as the government repeatedly requisitioned the site, resulting in the loss or destruction of all cultural relics.

　　 In order to rescue historical relics and revive folk beliefs, a group of visionary individuals joined forces with local devotees in 1993 to establish the Zhangpu Chenghuang Temple Historical and Cultural Council. They planned and initiated the reconstruction of the temple. The main hall has since been rebuilt, with golden statues reinstalled, and work continues on the entrance facilities of the first courtyard and the overall completion of the third courtyard.