Zhougong Temple Scenic Area Travel Guide

Zhougong Temple Scenic Area is located in Qishan County, Baoji City, Shaanxi Province. It is a national 4A-level scenic spot built to commemorate Duke of Zhou. Here is a travel guide: Basic Information - Address: Foxtail Mountain foothills, Qishan County. - Opening Hours: 8:00-17:30, winter 8:30-17:30, extended to 19:00 in summer. - Tickets: Adults 27 RMB, students and teachers with ID 15 RMB, free for those over 65. Transportation Guide - Self-driving: Exit the highway at Caijiapo Toll Station or Famen Temple Toll Station on the Xibao Expressway, then go through Qishan County to the scenic area. - Public Transport: Take a shuttle bus from Xi’an West Bus Station or Baoji West Bus Station to Qishan Bus Station, then transfer to Bus No.1 or take a taxi to the scenic area. You can also take the high-speed train to Qishan Station, transfer to Qicai Bus to Qishan County, then change vehicles. Main Attractions - Liyue Square: Features a bronze statue of Duke of Zhou and four relief groups including "Assisting King Cheng," showcasing Duke of Zhou’s significant contributions. - Duke of Zhou Main Hall: China’s earliest "politician’s ancestral hall," housing a statue of Duke of Zhou, with statues of Zhaogong and Taigong on both sides. - Bagua Pavilion: Built to commemorate King Wen of Zhou and Duke of Zhou’s creation of the Bagua, it has an octagonal pointed roof with trigram carvings on the beams; clapping hands at the center produces an echo. - Stele Forest: Preserves 145 steles from the Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties, among which the Tang Dynasty’s "De Yinghou Stele" is well-known. - Phoenix Mountain: You can hike along the trail to the summit, where there is a giant bronze phoenix sculpture and Duke of Zhou’s tomb, offering a panoramic view of Zhouyuan. Travel Route It is recommended to enter from the mountain gate, visit the West Opera House, Music Tower, Bagua Pavilion, Duke of Zhou Hall, Stele Pavilion, and Rundef Spring along the central axis in order. Then hike or take the cable car up the mountain to visit Phoenix Mountain Archway, Gantang Pavilion, Fengshan Tower, Phoenix Sculpture, and other attractions. Finally, return to the scenic area gate via Yuansheng Hall and Liyue Pavilion. The whole trip takes 2-4 hours. Practical Tips - The scenic area has many steps; comfortable shoes are recommended. - Arrive before 8:30 AM to avoid tour groups and high temperatures. - Volunteers offer free guided tours daily at 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM; registration is available at the entrance.