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Follow Black Myth: Wukong to visit the Guangren Wang Temple in Shanxi.

Guangren Wang Temple is located in Zhonglongquan Village, Guwei Town, Ruicheng County, Shanxi Province. It is named after the water god "Guangren Wang" enshrined in the temple. History Guangren Wang Temple is one of the four existing Tang Dynasty wooden structures in China. The main hall was built in the fifth year of the Tang Dynasty, making it the oldest existing Taoist temple in China. It was built 49 years later than the main hall of Nanchan Temple in Wutai Mountain and 26 years earlier than the East Hall of Foguang Temple. Tang Dynasty Main Hall Guangren Wang Temple faces south and is located behind the ancient Wei City North Wall. An ancient stage is located opposite the temple. Ancient Stage Built during the Qing Dynasty, the stage faces north and features exquisite carvings. Architectural Style The main hall's main structure still retains the Tang Dynasty's bay, depth, beams, and brackets. However, the ridge, hip, and chi吻 of the hipped roof were rebuilt during the Qing Dynasty. The thick platform and square window lattices are typical Tang Dynasty architectural styles. The absence of a moon platform in front of the hall and pillars inside the hall are also features of this Tang Dynasty palace. The architectural art of Guangren Wang Temple has been deposited over thousands of years. Tang Dynasty Stele At the entrance of the temple, you can see two steles, "Guangren Wang Longquan Ji" from the third year of the Tang Dynasty and "Longquan Ji" written by Zheng Ze, the county magistrate of Ruicheng in the sixth year of the Tang Dynasty. The inscriptions record that Guangren Wang Temple was the earliest building for worshipping the Dragon King in Longquan Village during the early Tang Dynasty. Its history is long, as if it were a dialogue across thousands of years. Tickets: Free Transportation: Self-driving is recommended. Alternatively, take Ruicheng Bus No. 1 and walk for 30 minutes.
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Posted: Sep 18, 2024
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