Bai Sha Longmu Temple is a representative temple of Longmu in Guangdong, located on the west bank of the Xijiang River, east of Gui Ding Mountain and west of the western suburbs of Duanzhou District. It is named after the white sand beach on the north bank of the Xijiang River that the temple faces. Constructed in the Ming Dynasty in 1587, the temple features a dragon pavilion with a blue glazed tile roof, where visitors can still see the couplet inscribed on the pillars: ‘The decree bestows dragon scripts, and the stele records the virtue of the mother, benefiting the whole land.’ Although the temple has undergone repairs over the generations, there are still many irreversible damages to the buildings. The main hall retains about 56 square meters of the eastern wing room, which is one of the few remaining historical sites. Bai Sha Longmu Temple’s best-preserved structure is the Guangyin Archway, a rare and authentic Qing Dynasty stone archway. The archway stands on a half-meter-high carved granite pedestal and is about half the width of the temple. It is entirely made of finely carved granite and features a plaque with the strong and vigorous Song typeface characters ‘Imperial Decree’ on both sides. The exquisite flower carvings on the archway make it a must-visit spot for tourists to take photos. Opening hours are from 08:30 to 17:30 all year round. Preferential policies: Elderly people aged 60 and above with ID cards enter for free. Active-duty soldiers with valid documents enter for free.
Bai Sha Longmu Temple
Bai Sha Longmu Temple is a representative temple of Longmu in Guangdong, located on the west bank of[...]
