The Shanshui Shangdi Temple first sculpted the golden body of Xuantian Shangdi during the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty as a deity for sacrificial ceremonies
Later, the Prince Nezha was added as a deity worshipped by villagers
It has a history of more than 200 years
Today’s building was rebuilt in 2020
The more interesting time of the Shanshui Shangdi Temple is the annual Lantern Festival
The unique folk custom of ‘begging for turtles’ always attracts a large number of tourists
If one can take a golden turtle home, they will donate an even heavier golden turtle to fulfill their vow the following year
Therefore, there are always an endless stream of tourists at this time every year
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