Yongji Wangu Temple in Shanxi

Yongji Wangu Temple is located in Luyu Village, Puzhou Town, Yongji City. According to the inscription, the temple was established in the third year of Zhengguang of the Northern Wei Dynasty (522), rebuilt in the eighth year of Dazhong of the Tang Dynasty (854), and was a famous temple in Hedong during the Song Dynasty. It was rebuilt many times during the Hongwu and Tianshun periods of the Ming Dynasty. It was destroyed by an earthquake in the 34th year of Jiajing of the Ming Dynasty (1555), and was rebuilt during the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty (1573-1620), known as the "First Zen Forest in Zhongtiao". The original central axis from west to east includes the bell tower, drum tower, Daxiong Hall, Yaoshi Cave, Shuilu Hall, Duobao Buddha Pagoda, Wuliang Hall, Sutra Collection Pavilion, etc. There were originally Wangu Sub-Temple, East and West Monk Temples, and Arhat Hall on the south side. Only Yaoshi Cave, Duobao Buddha Pagoda, and Wuliang Hall are left, which are of Ming Dynasty architectural style. On October 7, 2019, it was announced by the State Council as a national key cultural relics protection unit.