The Decree Stele of Ming Dynasty

The Decree Stele of Ming Dynasty was erected in 1370 of the Ming Dynasty with a height of 5.5 meters and a width of 1.7 meters.

On the stele is carved a decree issued by Zhu Yuanzhang, the first emperor of the Ming Dynasty, which was to standardize the titles of famous mountains, rivers, temples, loyal ministers, martyrs, etc. Looking neat and vigorous, the inscription also serves as an important document for the study of the system of politics, economy, culture and etiquette in the early stage of the Ming Dynasty.

In the temple are green cypresses with a history of 1,800 years. They are over 20 meters tall and can be embraced by five adults hand in hand. One of them is called Han cypress. Legend has it that a goddess named Empress Wangmu planted it and carefully cultivated it. Another one is called General Cypress. It is said a general of the Tang Dynasty once hanged his weapon, an iron whip, on the cypress when he was in charge of the construction of the temple. Later the cypress was granted a title of General Cypress by an emperor.

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