Wang Xitong Uprising Site

The Wang Xitong Uprising Site, a provincial-level key cultural relics protection unit, is located at No. 20 Taoyuan South Road, Ninghai County, originally the City God Temple, which was first built during the Tang Guangde period. The existing structure was reconstructed in the 24th year of the Qing Jiaqing era (1819). The main building complex consists of four sections, arranged from south to north along the central axis as the screen wall, Wu Feng Pavilion, stage, Pan Xuan, main hall, and rear palace.

Auxiliary buildings include the platform gate, Zong Cao Hall, Wuchang Hall, east and west viewing rooms, and the treasury, with a total construction area of 1244 square meters, making it one of the larger ancient buildings in Ninghai County. Among them, the Wu Feng Pavilion features a curved roof. The beams of the pavilion are engraved with exquisite carvings, the ceiling of the stage is spirally stacked with intricate patterns, and the Ruyi brackets on the eaves project layer by layer. The top features vivid dragons and phoenixes, symbolizing auspiciousness.

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Wang Xitong, also known as Shouzhen, styled Fengqi, was from Dali Village in the northern part of Ninghai. Born in 1860, he was a scholar in the 24th year of the Guangxu era (1898) and taught in his hometown for a long time, setting an example as a teacher. Although he was a scholar, he was upright and bold, with unique courage. Throughout his life, he enjoyed socializing, advocating righteousness, and was known for his chivalrous spirit and free-spirited nature. He was resolute and despised evil, often compiling the ‘Gou City Righteousness Collection’ to inspire himself with the integrity of Fang Xiaoru.

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