Guangren Wang Temple (Five Dragons Temple)
广仁王庙
A small Tang dynasty timber temple next to Yongle Palace in Ruicheng. It is one of only a few surviving Tang timber buildings in China and a must-see for architecture lovers.
Guangren Wang Temple, also called the Five Dragons Temple, is in Zhonglongquan Village, north of Ruicheng County seat. It is about 1 km from Yongle Palace. The main hall was built during the Tang dynasty’s Dahe era. It is five bays wide, with a single-eave hip-and-gable roof, and is one of the few surviving Tang timber buildings in China. Together with Nanchan Temple on Mount Wutai and Foguang Temple, it is among the oldest timber structures in the country. The hall is small, but the Tang-style dougong brackets and beam frames are clearly visible, making it a good stop after Yongle Palace. Admission is free or very cheap in most cases. Allow about 30 minutes. Opening hours should be confirmed on site.
Opening hours
About 08:30–17:30
Nearby sights
- Yongle Palace
- Ruicheng City God Temple
- Dayudu Scenic Area
- Wulao Peak
- Shengtian Lake
- Xiezhou Guandi Temple
- Changping Guandi Family Temple
- Pujiu Temple