The temple lies on a mound, 12 kilometers northwest of the county seat of Yongji. The temple is where the story of Western Chamber, a famous opera of the Yuan Dynasty, took place.

The construction of the temple dates back to the times of Wuzetian, the woman emperor of the Tang Dynasty (618-907). The huge original structure was destroyed in wars and earthquakes over a long period of 1,000 years. Yingying Tower in the temple was rebuilt in the Ming Dynasty. Pujiu Temple has regained its splendor after renovations in recent years.