Ding’an County

Bird's-eye view of Hainan Yuchang Palace Yuchang Palace is located at the foot of Wenbi Peak in Ding'an County, Hainan Province, which is the final retreat of Bai Yuchan, the actual founder of the Southern Sect of Daoism and the Fifth Patriarch of the Southern Sect. Yuchang Palace is the only legal temple of Daoism in Hainan, revered by Daoists as the "Altar of the Southern Sect." It boasts the world's largest cluster of Daoist buildings, consisting of nearly 20 halls including the Cihang Hall for prayers for peace, the Yue Lao Hall for marriage blessings, the Yuanchen Hall for guidance on destiny, the Wenchang Pavilion for enlightenment, the Medicine King Hall for health and longevity, and the Wealth God Hall for prosperity. The architecture is complete and distinctive, vividly showcasing the thematic characteristics of Daoist culture. The halls are beautifully decorated with exquisite carvings, a testament to the remarkable skills and artistic creativity of ancient laborers. Yuchang Pavilion of Hainan Yuchang Palace Yuchang Pavilion: This hall enshrines the Fifth Patriarch of the Southern Sect, Bai Yuchan. The Fifth Patriarch of the Southern Sect, Bai Yuchan, is celebrated for his exceptional talent in promoting the teachings and founding civilization, benefiting…