Old Daigong Temple () is a Taoist temple located in Wangcheng District of Changsha, Hunan, China.
Etymology The name derives from: means "old", denoting the temple's historical antiquity and its status as the original site among later branches. "Dai" is a common Chinese surname, and "", an honorific title meaning "venerable", "lord" or "revered elder".
History The temple was initially built during the Tang dynasty (618–907) in honor of the Three Dai Brothers—Zongde (), Zongren (), and Zongyi ()—collectively known as the "Three Sages of Dai" (). These brothers were celebrated for their martial prowess, medical skills, and heroic deeds, such as rescuing 55 people from shipwrecks in Dongting Lake.
The temple was expanded during the Qing dynasty (1644–1911) and officially renamed "Old Daigong Temple" in 1919 to distinguish it from newer branches.
During the Cultural Revolution, the temple was completely destroyed by the Red Guards. It underwent restorations in 1988 and 2011, preserving its traditional architecture.
Architecture Now the existing main buildings include Mount Gate, Main Hall, Bell Tower, Drum Tower.
The Main Hall houses statues of the Dai Brothers, revered as Daoist immortals for their divine interventions, such as ending droughts and healing the sick.
Cultural Relics Tombs of the Three Sages: the temple grounds contain burial mounds dedicated to the Dai brothers, which have been pilgrimage sites for centuries.
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