Huangze Temple

The temple contains six caves and 41 niches carved into cliffs along the Jialing River, featuring 1203 stone sculptures from different dynasties.

The temple, originally named Wunu Temple, was renamed Huangze Temple during the Tang Dynasty when Wu Zetian's father managed Lizhou County.

The Central Pillar Grotto displays Thousand-Buddha images on three walls, representing stone carving techniques from the Southern and Northern Dynasties.

Visitors can reach the temple by crossing the Jialing River from Guangyuan City and find the Big Buddha Building at the highest point of the complex.

The temple preserves a rare 8th-century statue depicting Wu Zetian, the only female emperor in Chinese history, during her later years.

GPS coordinates: 32.44139,105.81083

Latest update: March 2, 2025 21:23