Chest opened
+${chestReward.xp} XP
Explorer
NOUVEAU ×${chestReward.collectible.quantity}
tapez pour fermer

See the monuments around you in AR Open chests in the app

Around Us is built for your phone — point your camera at the streets and discover the monuments and places around you in augmented reality. Around Us is built for your phone — chests unlock when you walk, explore and capture nearby places.

•

Enable Location

We need your location to show you interesting places around you

Discover nearby places

Find interesting locations and hidden gems around you

Precise directions

Get accurate directions and distances to places

Your location is never shared with other users. It's only used when you tap the location button.

Zhusheng Temple

Log in to your account

Start exploring — it's free

Trusted by 93,291 travelers worldwide

Continue with Google
Continue with Apple
or

We will send you a code to connect

By continuing, you accept our Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy

Check your inbox

We've sent a pincode in your inbox. Please enter the code below.

Zhusheng Temple, Buddhist temple at Mount Heng, Hunan, China

Zhusheng Temple sits at the base of Mount Heng and features multiple halls built with traditional Chinese architectural design, including a Shanmen entrance gate, Four Heavenly Kings Hall, and Mahavira Hall. The structures are decorated with Buddhist statues, sculptures, and wall paintings throughout.

Founded as Mituotai by the Pure Land master Chengyuan in the early Tianbao era of the Tang, the temple was renamed Bozhou Daochang by Emperor Daizong in 779. Destroyed during the Huichang persecution of Buddhism, it was rebuilt as Baoguo Temple by Ma Yin, King Wumu of Chu, in the Five Dynasties period. After several renamings, Emperor Yongzheng gave it the name Zhusheng Temple in 1727.

The temple hosts a Buddhist institute established in 1929 that continues to serve as a center for religious education and training today. Traditional teachings and practices are actively maintained and passed on within its community.

The five halls stand in a line along the central axis, entered through the shanmen gate and ending at the Abbot's Room, so the visit follows a single straight route. The Hall of Four Heavenly Kings comes first, then the Mahavira Hall, the Dharma Hall and the Abbot's Room. The temple sits at the foot of Mount Heng in Nanyue District, Hengyang.

The temple's name changed repeatedly: Mituotai under the Tang, Baoguo Temple under Chu king Ma Yin, Shengye Temple under the Song, and Shenxiao Palace in 1119 when Emperor Huizong turned it into a Taoist temple. The Yongzheng Emperor gave it its current name in 1727.

The community of curious travelers

AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 93,291 contributors worldwide.

Start exploring
Location
Architectural style
Chinese architecture
GPS coordinates
27.24671,112.73193
Latest update
October 28, 2026 21:00
Reviews
Share your experience

No review yet

Discussions
Start a discussion...

No discussion yet

« Zhusheng Temple - Buddhist temple at Mount Heng, Hunan, China » is provided by Around Us (aroundus.com). Images and texts are derived from Wikimedia project under a Creative Commons license. You are allowed to copy, distribute, and modify copies of this page, under the conditions set by the license, as long as this note is clearly visible.

Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!

From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.

Around Us App Screenshot
❝

A unique approach to discovering new places❞

— Le Figaro

❝

All the places worth exploring❞

— France Info

❝

A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞

— 20 Minutes

Around Us
Travel Guide & Maps
Download

Send to your phone

QR Code
1

Open the camera app on your mobile.

2

Point at the QR code with your camera. A notification will appear.

3

Tap the notification to open the link.