Xuanyuan Temple Xuanyuan Temple is also known as Huangdi Temple, established in the Ming Dynasty (1368 --- 1644). The main structures inside the temple are Temple Gate, Chengxin Pavilion, Stelae Pavilion and 'Renwen Chuzu' (Huangdi, the initiator of Chinese civilization) Hall. Among 14 cypresses in the courtyard, the must- see ones are two: the cypress planted by Huangdi and the Jiangjun (general) cypress. Situated in the west portion of Xuanyuan Temple is the Gongde (merits and virtues) Altar, the theme of which is the outstanding achievements of Huangdi. Gongde Altar is a round platform with three concentric cylindrical walls on which embossed characters describe Huangdi and his country's contribution to human progress. The altar is surrounded by 33 stone steles (representing 33 provinces of China) called China Tongxin (meaning 'with one heart') Stone Stelaes, symbolizing the solidarity of the Chinese Nation.