Five Dragons Temple

The Five Dragons Temple features a main hall with five bays across and displays traditional Tang dynasty timber construction methods from the 9th century.

Constructed in 833 during the Tang dynasty, this temple contains the second oldest dated wooden structure in China, preserved through numerous centuries.

The temple maintains its dedication to Dragon Kings, deities connected to agricultural weather patterns in traditional Chinese farming communities.

Visitors reach the temple through stone steps that lead upward from the village, with rest areas situated within preserved cave dwellings along the path.

The walls surrounding the temple complex incorporate educational diagrams that explain the construction techniques of ancient timber structures from 1,200 years ago.

Location: Ruicheng County

GPS coordinates: 34.73030,110.68200

Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:07