Heilongmiao Review

The location of Heilong Temple, in the southwest corner of the ancient town of Lukou, standing in the Heilong Temple, you can see the Yellow River from the north, the Lishui River in the south from the east to the west into the Yellow River, Wohu Mountain crosses the town north, in the heyday of Lukou, according to the records of Heilong Temple, when the decoration of the Heilong Temple was built, More than 400 merchants donated. It was built in the Ming Dynasty and has been renovated many times. Heilong Temple is magnificent, with a total area of 4,800 square meters. It is a landmark building in Lukou and one of the main attractions in Lukou Scenic Area. In front of the temple, you can overlook the Yellow River, watch the twists and turns of the water, listen to the sound of the second wave, overlook the whole view of the ancient town. The temple is arranged in the central axis: mountain gate, Lelou, main hall, east and west bell and drum tower, east and west grandstand, east and west wing rooms and east and west ear halls, the whole layout of the single-entry courtyard, the architectural structure is rigorous and reasonable; the whole temple is stacked in the risk of stone cliffs, carved beams and painted buildings, simple and elegant. The main hall is three rooms wide, two deep, hard top of the mountain, and the black dragon king is provided. There are two dragons circled around the two sides of the two ears. The left and right ear halls are dedicated to Hebo and the God of Wealth, and the rest of the warehouse officials, Jinlong and Temple Tong have their own place. The murals on both sides are the content of the dragon king leading the gods to carry clouds and rain. Heilong Temple has been renovated for more than 300 years. The overall building is rigorous and reasonable, and the left and right are symmetrical. The temple is stacked on the risk of stone cliffs, carved beams and painted buildings, simple and elegant, all pleasing to the eye.