The Temple of Ancient Monarchs, commonly known as the Imperial Temple, is a royal temple in the Ming and Qing dynasties that worships the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, outstanding monarchs and meritorious generals of all ethnic groups in different dynasties. Its scale and function are also rare in the world. A total of 167 ancient monarchs and 79 meritorious officials are enshrined in the temple. In the main hall, Jingde Chongsheng Hall, the deities of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors such as Fuxi, Yan Emperor, and Yellow Emperor are placed in the center, and the deities of other ancient monarchs are arranged on the left and right, creating a solemn and solemn atmosphere. The east and west annex halls have exhibitions on the historical evolution of the Temple of Ancient Monarchs and the main sacrificial figures of the Temple of Ancient Monarchs, which can help the audience further understand the establishment, development, and improvement process of the Temple of Ancient Monarchs and its sacrificial system. The imperial temple also holds a special exhibition on the Three Sovereigns, Five Emperors, and Chinese surnames. With ‘All people are one family, with roots in China’ as the main theme, it displays the origin, spread, and migration of 100 major surnames derived from the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, as well as the sages and main scenic spots of past dynasties. Through relevant knowledge of surname culture, the audience’s understanding of the common ancestors of the Chinese nation – the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors is deepened. Opening hours: Open from 09:00 to 16:30 from Wednesday to Sunday throughout the year; Closed all day on Monday and Tuesday throughout the year. Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays every week (except holidays).
