Yuanyou Palace
元佑宫
An imperial Taoist temple ordered built by the Jiajing Emperor to honour his father, with well-preserved Ming architecture and glazed roof tiles, a nationally protected heritage site.
Yuanyou Palace lies in the old town of Zhongxiang. It was built by imperial decree during the Jiajing era of the Ming dynasty as a royal Taoist temple where the Jiajing Emperor honoured his parents. The original complex was grand. Today its Ming-era gate, front hall and main hall survive, with exquisite glazed roof tiles and stone carvings. Together with the Ming Xianling Mausoleum and Wenfeng Pagoda, it bears witness to Zhongxiang's history as the 'homeland of emperors', and it is a nationally protected cultural relic. It is located in the urban area, and you can walk between it, Wenfeng Pagoda and the old town lanes. Admission and opening hours vary, so check on site.
Opening hours
About 08:30–17:00