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Fuxi Temple (Fuxi miao), also called Taihao gong, is located in the
western part of Qincheng, on Fuxi lu. The temple is a Ming dynasty
(1368-1644) construction that, despite renovations in the Qing dynasty
(1644-1911), still retains its basic Ming format. Today the temple
grounds are still covered by many beautiful cypresses, some up to
a thousand years old, and is a nice half day outing.
The temple was competed in 1490 during the reign of the emperor
Hongzhi, and covers a total area of 6,000 square meters. It was
originally designed to commemorate Fuxi, a legendary ancestor and
emperor of the Chinese people, and is the largest of this kind in
China. Following the route from the front gate in the south to the
back gate in the north, there are numerous archways, temples, terraces
and a grand Main Hall. Within the Main Hall is a representative
statue of a semi naked Fuxi.
Every year on January 15th (alleged birthday of the emperor) and
May 13th (apparent birthday of China's first dragon) by the Chinese
traditional calendar, grand sacrificial ceremonies are held, which
draw throngs of Chinese and foreigners to its door.
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