There is an ancient temple on the shore of Chao Lake. It is a rare temple with vermilion walls and not many tourists know about it.

As we all know, Chaohu Lake is one of the five largest freshwater lakes in China. It enjoys the reputation of "Eight Hundred Miles of Lake and Sky" and is like a bright mirror embedded in the Jianghuai land. The natural and cultural landscapes around Chaohu Lake are very rich, such as Laoshan Island, Zhongmiao, Ziwei Cave, Niujiao Dawei Scenic Area, Sanhe Ancient Town Scenic Area, etc. Although these scenic spots are not very well-known, they have also attracted many tourists.

Among these many tourist attractions, there is one temple that must be mentioned. It is the "Zhongmiao Temple" located about 40 kilometers west of Chaohu City. Zhongmiao Temple is located in Fenghuang on the north bank of Chaohu Lake. Alum above, also known as Shengfei Temple and Zhongmiao, was named because it is 45 kilometers away from Chaohu City and Hefei. The town where it is located is also called Zhongmiao Town, and today it is Zhongmiao Street.

Zhongmiao Temple is an ancient temple with a long history. Its history can be traced back to the early years of Dade in the Yuan Dynasty. It has a history of more than 700 years. It underwent a reconstruction during the Ming Dynasty and was the first temple in Luzhou at that time. A great view.

There are many historical legends about Zhongmiao Temple. It seems to be evident from the location of the temple. It is located on a red gravel peninsula, surrounded by lakes on three sides. It is full of momentum and is known as " It has the reputation of "the first scenic spot in the lake and sky".

It is said that floods were often encountered here in history, but since the construction of Zhongmiao Temple, the floods have been greatly alleviated. More than 700 years of ups and downs have passed, and Zhongmiao Temple still stands here. Zhongmiao Temple is particularly eye-catching, which is also related to its main building. Unlike many temples, Zhongmiao Temple is a temple with a whole red building. The red walls and gray tiles complement each other, making it look extraordinarily beautiful. Spectacular.

Historically, Zhongmiao Temple was much larger than it is today, with more than 70 houses. Due to a fire, there are now 24 buildings. The mountain gate of Zhongmiao Temple faces Chaohu Lake and has a very unique shape. The momentum, especially the exquisite stone carvings, are all eye-catching.

Initially, Zhongmiao Temple worshiped "Tai Mu", and later Bixia Yuanjun was worshiped. The main building of Zhongmiao Temple is a three-story attic. You can see far away from the eight-storey pavilion. You can have a panoramic view of Baili Chaohu Lake. If the weather is good, you can also see Laoshan Island and some small islands in the lake.

From the other direction, you can overlook the streets of Zhongmiao. Zhongmiao is a small town with beautiful scenery and profound cultural heritage. It is also a very livable town. The town is built near the lake and sits on the clear water of Chaohu Lake. Beautiful views.

Looking at Zhongmiao Temple from a distance, an ancient temple with a history of hundreds of years stands on the island reef. It can be said that it occupies the best local Feng Shui location. Of course, it is also an excellent place to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Chao Lake. at.

I don’t know, have you ever been to or heard of the “Zhongmiao Temple” on the shore of Chaohu Lake? What are your impressions of this temple? If you have the chance, will you visit here? Welcome to leave a message and comment.