With its original name of 'Zhenjue Temple' (the name engraved at the entrance), Wuta Temple was first constructed during the Yongle years (1403 - 1424) of the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644). At that time, an Indian monk came to China to present Emperor Chengzu, the third emperor of the Ming Dynasty, five golden statues of Buddha and a draft of an Indian diamond throne pagoda style. The emperor built a temple for the monk. There are five pagodas in Zhenjue Temple, all with diamond throne style. Therefore, the temple is commonly called Wuta Temple.