In the north of the city of Tengchong, there is an unusually small mountain named Gan‘e Mountain which is situated on the perilous rock and facing to the green water. The famous Hu Zhu Temple is in the arm of the mountain. In the mountain, you can see numerous ancient trees and the blooming flowers. The area in the foot of the mountain is characterized by the clean spring water and the picturesque scenery, making it a perfect place for sightseeing and travelling.

Among so many temples in Tenchong city, Hu Zhu Temple is the oldest one. As a matter of fact, it was originally constructed in Meng Zhao period in Tang Dynasty. After the construction, it was destroyed for several times in the war and then repaired and reconstructed for several times. Some interested foreign students who ever been there when they study in free Chinese lessons in Yunnan province said that the exiting architecture complex is divided into three parts. When entering the gate to the temple, you can see San Guan Hall at the first sight.

Then, you can see couples of stone steps besides the gate. After stepping up, you can see the Goddess of Mercy Hall on your right side and the Majestic Hall in the left side. The Majestic Hall is magnificent and the stone column is as large as you can hold with two hands. There are some decorations hanging on the eaves and you can also see the carved beams and painted rafters. In the front of the hall, many stone tablets are surrounded by the stone fence.

Of course, as long as you step into the yard, you can see the two ancient plum trees and one camellia tree. When the flowers are in full blossom, they are as large as a bowl. It was said that the trees were planted by the eminent monk in the temple. If the students who study in Chinese school in China manage to understand the characters on the stone tablets, they would know those trees were planted in Yuan Dynasty, making them the “aged trees” in Yunnan province.

There are many legends about the origin of Hu Zhu Temple. However, the most important thing is that this temple as well as the cultural relics around stands for an important history of Tengchong. When mentioning the construction of the temple, people often attach relate it to Gao Tai and Meng Guang. The former one was the governor in Dali Kingdom period while the latter one was the appointed official of Yuan imperial palace.