Jieyang City God Temple
揭阳城隍庙
The Jieyang City God Temple, first built in the Ming dynasty, is grand in scale with exquisite porcelain inlay and wood carving, and is one of the best-preserved city god temples in Chaoshan.
Jieyang City God Temple is located on Hanci Road in Rongcheng District. It was first built during the Hongwu era of the Ming dynasty, and the surviving buildings date from later Qing-dynasty reconstruction. Along its central axis stand the mountain gate, worship pavilion, main hall and rear hall. The porcelain inlay on the roof ridges, timber carvings on the beams and stone carvings are exquisitely crafted, and the temple is a National Key Cultural Relic Protection Unit. Incense offerings are very popular, and during the traditional lunar festivals there are procession events honoring the city god. Admission is free. It is next to the Jieyang Confucian Temple and within walking distance, so you can visit both together.
Opening hours
Approx. 7:00 am–5:30 pm
Nearby sights
- Jieyang Confucian Temple
- Jinxian Gate, Jieyang
- Lingshan Temple, Chaoyang
- Longhu Ancient Village
- Congxi Ancestral Hall
- Chaozhou Old Town & Paifang Street
- Chaozhou West Lake
- Jiadi Lane