The exquisite details of the Han River in Chaozhou are breathtaking.

🐲 A few minutes' walk from Chaozhou Ancient City, a small, iconic ancient temple in Chaozhou comes into view. In terms of architecture and Chaoshan culture, Qinglong Ancient Temple is known for its exquisite roof sculptures, including the Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea, the Heroes of the Gods, and the Three Kingdoms. It is also an important venue for Chaoshan temple fair culture.

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Name: Qinglong Ancient Temple
Address: 100 meters southwest of Chaozhou Cultural Heritage Exhibition Hall, Nantian Road, Xiangqiao District, Chaozhou City, Guangdong Province
Opening hours: 08:00-20:00
Tickets: Free
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🐲 Qinglong Ancient Temple is located on the banks of the Han River, next to a park. It is a semi-open ancient temple, built in the Northern Song Dynasty, and is a representative cultural destination in Chaozhou.

🌟 Architectural features
Among the major temples in Chaozhou, the architectural level of Qinglong Ancient Temple is the pinnacle of Chaozhou's craftsmanship. The roof is particularly stunning, with its colorful and exquisite inlaid porcelain art, vivid figures, and bright colors. The wood and stone carving craftsmanship in the temple is also very impressive, making it a model of Chaozhou folk art.

🌟 Cultural heritage
Qinglong Ancient Temple has a deep cultural significance, built to commemorate loyalty and courage, highlighting Chaozhou folk art skills, and is an important place for the spiritual qualities and beliefs of the Chaozhou people. As the hardworking Chaozhou people went overseas to do business and immigrate, this culture gradually spread to Southeast Asia, becoming an important spiritual link connecting Chaozhou people at home and abroad.

🌟 Unique temperament
Compared to many temples based on Buddhist culture, the image and offerings of Qinglong Ancient Temple are not very common. I personally don't know much about it, and I don't know if it's Mazu culture or historical figures. If you know, please let me know. For example, the main deity, Anji Shengwang, and the various images on the roof are also vivid and beautiful.

🐲 The annual temple fair and sacrificial activities are also a very important cultural expression of Qinglong Ancient Temple, which is very grand and lively, reflecting the important symbol of Chaoshan culture. If you have the opportunity, you can go and see it.