San Yuan Palace is the principal temple of the Yuntai Mountain area, serving as the main structure of Mount Hua Guo, and is renowned as a famous mountain temple worldwide. Originally known as Haining Zen Temple, it once housed the statues of the Three Prime Deities but now features a sculpture of Buddha Shakyamuni. During the Anti-Japanese War, the vast complex of San Yuan Palace was reduced to ruins. In recent years, after multiple restorations, it has gradually regained its original appearance, with only a section of the southeast retaining the remains of the old walls as a testament to history.
The main structure of San Yuan Palace, the Mahavira Hall, stands before two thousand-year-old ginkgo trees, symbolizing the ancient history of the temple. During the Anti-Japanese War, San Yuan Palace was heavily bombed by Japanese forces. Although the trees suffered from broken branches and scorched bark, they have since sprouted new buds and borne fruit under the breath of victory. San Yuan Palace, located halfway up Mount Hua Guo, resembles a palace complex with its origins dating back to the Tang Dynasty, reconstructed in the Song Dynasty, and expanded and built under imperial orders during the Ming Dynasty, flourishing in the Qing Dynasty. The mountain gate and the plaque ‘Imperially Bestowed Protectorate of the Nation San Yuan Palace’ are relics from the Ming era. The main building of San Yuan Palace is the Hall of the Three Prime Deities, dedicated to the worship of the Three Prime Emperors. For specific visiting hours, please consult the scenic area.San Yuan Palace – The Main Temple of Yuntai Mountain Area
San Yuan Palace is the principal temple of the Yuntai Mountain area, serving as the main structure o[...]
