The Erwang Temple ( Two King's Temple) is built to commemorate the digger of Dujiangyan and the guardian of Qinshu Prefecture, Li Bing and his child Erlang. The Erwang Temple is situated in the Yulei Mountain on the eastern bank of the Min River, Dujiangyan. It was initially established in the Southern and Northern Dynasties and the current structures were rebuilt in the Qing Dynasty. Its original name was "Chong De Temple". After the Song Dynasty, Li Bing and his child won the title of kings and the name Erwang Temple has been used ever since the Qing Dynasty.
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Show More ReviewsThe Erwang Temple is a core component of the Dujiangyan World Cultural Heritage site. It is a special shrine commemorating Li Bing and his son. It was first built in 494 (the Northern and Southern Dynasties), and has been rebuilt and restored after the 5.12 earthquake. Located at the foot of Yulei Mountain and on the right bank of the Minjiang River, it is built against the mountain in layers, with a distinctive Sichuan-style ancient architectural style.