Wai Wu Temple Introduction
The Wumiao Temple is dedicated to Guan Sheng Dijun, while the Outer Wumiao Temple is configured as a temple for Guan Di's steed, Red Hare, along with his generals and stablemen, thus commonly referred to as "Masha Temple." The Wumiao Temple in Houpu was built during the late Ming Dynasty in the Yongli period, and later the Outer Wumiao Temple was established outside the West Gate, dedicated to Wang Ye Han, who is the local deity of the West Gate. To distinguish it from the urban Wumiao Temple, it is referred to as the Outer Wumiao Temple. On the right side of the temple is a major crossroads, and a newly built stage can be found in front of the temple square. Whenever celebrations and theatrical performances are held in the temple, the square is filled with crowds watching the shows, alongside the passing vehicles, making the festive events reach a climax.
