Xiyue Temple, Taoist temple in Huayin, China.

Xiyue Temple is a walled Taoist complex facing south at the foot of Mount Hua in Huayin, Shaanxi. Its 498-metre-long main enclosure has three successive courtyards, 10-metre-high walls with corner towers, and the nine-bay Haoling Hall as its main building.

The complex was founded around 134 BC under Emperor Wu of the Western Han Dynasty to formalize mountain worship in the region. Over many centuries, the temple was expanded and maintained multiple times while preserving its role as an important religious center to the present day.

The temple's name refers to Mount Hua, the western of China's five sacred peaks, whose god the emperors came here to worship. The main hall, Haoling Hall, is nine bays wide and five deep, and behind it stands the sleeping palace. The grounds cover 186 mu, with a 10-metre wall and corner towers at each corner.

The grounds are accessible on most days and can be explored independently, with pathways and stairs clearly marked for visitors. Sturdy footwear is recommended since the terrain is hilly with frequent stone steps.

The complex earned the nickname 'Forbidden City of Shaanxi' due to its architectural similarities with the Imperial Palace in Beijing. This comparison reflects how carefully the architects applied imperial design principles when creating the temple.