- Chengxu Temple
-
Chengxu Temple is a Taoist temple located in Zhouzhuang which was built in 1086-1093 during the Song Dynasty.[1] Also known as Sanctity Hall (Shengtang Hall) it is ocated on Zhongshi Street opposite Puqing Bridge in Zhouzhuang, After several periods of expansion, it grew into one the most notable Taoist temples in Wuzhong. In an area of 1,500 square meters (1,800 square yards), it consists of simple but majestic Shengdi and Doumu halls, Yuhuang, Wenchang and Shengdi pavilions which are masterpieces of Taoist architecture.
References
- ^ China. Eye Witness Travel Guides. pp. 216.
Categories:- Jiangsu geography stubs
- People's Republic of China building and structure stubs
- Taoist temples in China
- Jiangsu
- 1086 architecture
Wikimedia Foundation. 2010.