Yanghou ancient temple

Yanghou ancient temple

Yanghou ancient temple, also known as Hou Wang Temple, is located in the northwest corner of Kengtou village, Pingshan, Hong Kong. It is one of the historic sites of Ping Shan Heritage Trail and one of the six temples dedicated to Hou Wang in Yuen Long District.

The date of the construction of the ancient temple of Yanghou has been unknown, but it is said that the temple has a history of hundreds of years. According to the plaque inside the temple, the temple was rebuilt in 1963 and 1991.

There are many opinions about the origin of the marquis. The villagers think that the Marquis is Yang Liangjie, a loyal minister in the late Song Dynasty. He died for protecting the Song Emperor and was deeply admired by later generations.

Yanghou ancient temple is located in the northeast to the southwest with a simple structure. It has only one entrance and three bays. The main hall is dedicated to the Marquis, the left hall is dedicated to the land lord, and the right hall is dedicated to the golden lady.

Due to the flourishing of incense, the ancient temple of Yanghou had many fires in the past.

gatepost couplet:

The three reverences of Germany and Leninism are called by the whole world, and the five people all admire them.

The new temple is full of incense, which answers God's favor. It is powerful and powerful. It also protects the country and mountains with healthy atmosphere.

Temple couplet:

Fengque Chengen assisted two kings to visit Yueqiao, and Longcheng supported Zhongshu town Pingshan.

The country's relatives were loyal to the emperor of Zong for thousands of years, and Lu Yan protected all families to worship the marquis.

Pingling dingdaguan ancient road is long-standing, gods worship together, chengdehua mountain village, Wang Enhao temple looks new.

For thousands of years, the temple has been shining with sound and spirit, and the light has been shining on a peaceful and peaceful place.

The gods of Hou de Peitian's generation descend to the universe, and Wang en's is like the sea, eating Pingshan in Qianqiu temple.

Address: northwest corner, Kengtou village, Ping Shan, Yuen Long, Hong Kong

Longitude: 114.01758728547

Latitude: 22.431390031668

Ticket information: free.

Chinese PinYin : Yang Hou Gu Miao