Qingshan Palace is located at the foot of Daqingshan Village, Shanxia Town, Hui'an County. It was built in the early days of the Northern Song Dynasty . It has a history of more than a thousand years, which is earlier than the establishment of the county in Hui'an. It is an ancient temple with a truly long history in Hui'an. Therefore, the saying of "Before Hui'an, there was Qingshan " is circulating.
Hui'an Qingshan Palace As one of the "Three Palaces in Minzhong", it not only has a long history, but also an ancestral temple dedicated to "Ling'an Zunwang" in Fujian and Taiwan and around the world. It consists of five parts: Ling'an King Temple , Wenchang Temple, Heroes Temple, Merit Hall, and Xiangjichu .
Main temple Ling'an King Temple was built in the sixth year of Xingguo in the Song Dynasty (981 AD) with a north-to-south facing the south, with a construction area of 656 square meters. It consists of a mountain gate, two corridors, patio, front hall, arch pavilion and rear hall, from south to north along the central axis.
lift beam through bucket mixed wooden structure, the mountain gate and back hall are hanging mountain roofs, and the front hall and arch pavilion are hard mountain roofs . The slope of the front and rear roofs is inclined, known in history as "steep and steep", which is a great wonder in the architecture of the palace and temples.
Wenchang Temple is located side by side on the east side of the main temple and was built in the second year of Jiaqing in the Qing Dynasty. It faces north and south, with a construction area of 370 square meters. It consists of a release pond, a stone courtyard, a gate, a front hall, a patio, a Mingtai and a main hall. There is an ancient locust tree in Wenchang Temple, planted during the Shaoxing period of the Southern Song Dynasty.
Legend has it that when Qianlong was in power in Jiangnan, he stayed here. He also rested under the shade of the locust tree, ate " pearl porridge " (milled paste) and "phoenix-eyed salmon" (mud snail), and blurted out, "It can be so green." It is said that because the new banyan not far away were favored, the ancient locust tree was jealous, so he had his heart withered, leaving behind the name of "painful tree". Although the ancient locust tree is now withered and broken, it is prosperous all year round. The sun is bright outside the courtyard, and the afterglow in the wall shines on the thick shade.
The high stone steps behind the temple are deterrent, but how can you return without success by adhering to the idea of "all come"? Fortunately, the trees on both sides of the stone steps were lush, which relieved most of the heat.
There is a stone turtle at the end of the stone staircase, with a realistic shape and a vivid shape.
On the left side of the platform is a three-story hexagonal stone pavilion. After climbing the large stone steps just now, sit down and rest. From time to time, it is very pleasant. Maybe someone knows what the words are engraved on the pillars of the stone pavilion?
After a short rest, continue to climb to the right and arrive at the platform where the Qingshanwang stone statue stands. The Qingshan King stone statue is 8.6 meters high and carved by bluestone, and is masterpiece by local carving masters. Wearing a battle robe, majestic, pressing the sword with his left hand domineering, and stroking his beard calmly with his right hand, looking out at the vast waves of the East China Sea, guarding the side safely.
Legend During his lifetime, Zhang Ju, the king of Qingshan, led his troops to station in the Qingshan area to fight against pirates, to ensure safety in the country, and was deeply supported by the people. After his death, the villagers set up temples to worship him as gods. According to folk legend, he has repeatedly shown his spirit to protect the country and safeguard the people, and has been respected for generations. People call it "King of Qingshan" and "Master of Hui'an". During the 2nd year of Jianyan, Emperor Gaozong of the Southern Song Dynasty, the court appointed him as "Linghuihou" and granted the temple title "Chengying" and "Ningji"; in the first year of Jingyan of Duanzong, Duanzong was promoted to "Ling'an King" and "Edict to Ensign the Ling'an King Temple"; in the Ming Dynasty, Emperor Taizu, Zhu Yuanzhang, was promoted to "Ling'an King".
The faith of Qingshanwang originated in Hui'an and was also popular in Taiwan. It is the common root and soul of believers on both sides of the Taiwan Strait. It has become a bridge across the bay of nostalgia and an important spiritual bond connecting the family on both sides of the Taiwan Strait. I wonder if you have been here too? (Source: Hui'an Cultural Tourism)
