Waiwu Temple Introduction
The Wu Temple enshrines the deity Guan Sheng Di Jun, while the outer Wu Temple is dedicated to Guan Di's steed Red Hare and his generals and grooms, hence the colloquial name "Horse Stable Palace." The Wu Temple in Houwu was built during the late Ming Dynasty, in the Yongli period, and later, the outer Wu Temple was constructed outside the West Gate, enshrining Lord Han Wang, who is the guardian of the West Gate area. To distinguish it from the city's Wu Temple, it is referred to as the outer Wu Temple. On the right side of the temple is a key thoroughfare, and a new stage has been built in the square in front of the temple. Whenever celebrations and theatrical performances are held in the temple, the square is packed with spectators, alongside the flow of passing vehicles, bringing the festivities to a climactic peak.
