Xujiang Ancestral Temple
胥江祖庙
A nationally protected cultural relic site in Lubao Town, Sanshui. This group of ancient temples along the North River combines Confucian, Buddhist, and Daoist elements, and its roof ridges decorated with Shiwan ceramic and lime sculptures are exceptionally fine.
Xujiang Ancestral Temple is located in Lubao Town, Sanshui District. It was first built during the Southern Song dynasty, and the surviving buildings were rebuilt in the Qing dynasty. The complex consists of three side-by-side groups: the Wudang Palace, the Wenchang Palace, and the Guanyin Temple, reflecting the unity of Confucianism, Buddhism, and Daoism. The Shiwan ceramic and lime sculpture figures on the roof ridges depict historical stories in vivid colors and with fine craftsmanship, and the temple is often mentioned alongside the Foshan Ancestral Temple. It is a nationally protected cultural relic site. Admission is about 10 yuan, and it is open from 08:30 to 17:00. It is about one hour's drive from Chancheng and can be combined with Sanshui Lotus World on the same day.
Opening hours
08:30–17:00
Nearby sights
- Daqitou Ancient Village
- Sanshui Lotus World
- Sanshui Forest Park
- Kang Youwei's Former Residence
- Songtang Village
- Liang Garden
- Renshou Temple
- Foshan Ancestral Temple & Wong Fei-hung Memorial Hall