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Leizhou | It's said that this is the No. 1 ancestral hall in Lingnan, China!

| It's said that this is the No. 1 ancestral hall in Lingnan, China! ✅Leizu Temple, known as the No. 1 ancestral hall in Lingnan, is located on Yingbang Mountain, 5 li southwest of Leizhou City. It is a temple in memory of Chen Wenyu (Leizu), the first governor of Leizhou in the Tang Dynasty. It was built in the 16th year of Zhenguan in the Tang Dynasty (642 AD), with a history of more than 1,300 years. ✅As one of the larger ancestral halls in Lingnan, Leizu Temple has become a representative of Leizhou culture and a national key cultural relic protection unit with its profound historical and cultural heritage and unique architectural style. ⏰Opening Hours - All year round: The temple is open from 8:00 to 17:00, and the park is open 24 hours a day. 🎫Ticket Information: Free admission, no reservation required 🚗Transportation Guide - Address: 265 meters northwest of Dongjing Primary School, Baiguan Road, Leizhou City, Zhanjiang City - Self-driving: No bus, navigate to "Leizu Temple", about 5.5 km from Leizhou Bus Terminal, about 14 minutes, with free parking lot. ✅Tour Suggestions 1️⃣Mountain Gate: Visit the mountain gate and admire the plaque "Leizu Temple" and the couplet on the gate: "Thunder opens the southern group, and the name is the same as the sea in the north". 2️⃣Main Hall: The main hall is the main building of the temple, with a statue of Chen Wenyu inside, feel its solemn atmosphere. 3️⃣East and West Side Halls: Admire the exquisite carvings on the screens in front of the east and west side halls. 4️⃣Back Hall: Visit the back hall to learn about its history and cultural value. 5️⃣Bell and Drum Tower: Visit the Bell and Drum Tower to experience the charm of ancient architecture. 6️⃣Stele Gallery: Read the steles in the stele gallery and feel the sediment of history.
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Posted: Nov 8, 2024
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