Xishan Wanshou Palace (Yulong Wanshou Palace)
玉隆万寿宫
The ancestral temple of the Jingming school of Taoism, dedicated to Xu Xun and regarded as the origin of Jiangxi’s Wanshou Palace culture; a major temple fair is held in the eighth lunar month.
Xishan Wanshou Palace, also known as Yulong Wanshou Palace, lies in Xishan Town, Xinjian District, Nanchang. It is a Taoist temple honouring Xu Xun (Lord Xu), the Eastern Jin flood-control hero, and the ancestral temple of the Jingming school of Taoism. It is also the origin of the “Wanshou Palace” name used by Jiangxi guild halls across the country. The temple complex includes the Gaoming Hall, Chenmu Hall and Madam Hall, and ancient cypresses tower over the grounds. A grand Wanshou Palace temple fair is held from late in the seventh lunar month to early in the ninth, drawing worshippers from all directions. It is about 40 km from the city centre; take a car or bus, and check admission on site.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:30
Nearby sights
- Anyi Ancient Villages
- Xiaoping Path Exhibition Hall
- Meiling National Forest Park
- Star of Nanchang
- Qiushui Square & Musical Fountain
- Xianghu Lake Scenic Area
- Tengwang Pavilion
- Wanshou Palace Historic Block
Places to eat nearby
- Tangwali Traditional Jiangxi Cuisine (First Block Branch)
- Huijia Chifan Authentic Nanchang Cuisine (Jiandeguan Head Branch)
- Dapinghuo Fresh & Spicy Stir-fry (Hamajie Branch)
- Longlaowu Soup Restaurant (Zhanqian West Road Branch)
- Master Li's Home Cooking
- Huangji Clay-pot Simmered Soup (Guangchang East Road Branch)