Xiancan Temple, commonly known as the Silkworm Flower Hall, is located in the ancient town of Shengze, one of China’s four major silk capitals. It was reopened to the public after renovation in 1999. The temple was originally built in the 20th year of the Daoguang Emperor’s reign (1840) of the Qing Dynasty. It is a large-scale ancient building in the Jiangnan region and nationwide that promotes the culture of silk, and it is also one of the few remaining temples dedicated to the Silkworm God.
From ancient times to the present, the temple has always hosted the Xiaoman Opera during the Xiaoman Festival. Inside the temple, the Silkworm King Hall enshrines three statues: the cultural ancestors Yan Emperor Shennong, the Yellow Emperor Xuanyuan, and the Silkworm Flower Goddess Leizu. The inner courtyard has a unique and exquisite style. It is said that those who come to Xiancan Temple to burn incense and worship must walk around the Yucui Bridge, Longmen Cave, and the Bubu Gao stone steps three times for good fortune and luck. Opening hours are from Tuesday to Sunday, 08:30 to 16:00 all year round; the temple is closed all day on Mondays. Preferential policies include free admission for children under 6 years old or under 1.4 meters in height with valid identification, half-price tickets for minors aged 6 to 18, full-time university students, and senior citizens aged 60 to 70 with valid identification. Seniors aged 70 and above, active duty military personnel, retired military officers, and people with disabilities, including one accompanying person for severely disabled individuals, are admitted free of charge with valid identification. Please note that the above information is for reference only and is subject to the official announcements at the scenic spot.Xiancan Temple
Xiancan Temple, commonly known as the Silkworm Flower Hall, is located in the ancient town of Shengz[...]
