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Wuhou Shrine

After Liu Bei's death, Zhuge Liang buried him here and set up a plaque titled 'Temple of Han Zhao Lie', while Wuhou Shrine was built later by people to commemorate Zhuge Liang (Marquis Zhongwu). It was only after Wuhou Shrine was incorporated into the Temple of Han Zhao Lie that the historically unique joint temple of ruler and minister was formed. People believe that Zhuge Liang's achievements in governing Shu were so great that they are more accustomed to calling it Wuhou Shrine. Tang Stele: The Tang Dynasty Prime Minister Wu Yuanheng established it for Zhuge Liang, describing Zhuge Liang's governance, law enforcement, military achievements, and the high praise he received from later generations. Ming Stele: In ancient times, it was difficult to preserve the ancestral temples of old emperors, and the Ming Stele reveals why Liu Bei's ancestral temple was still preserved. Main Hall of Han Zhao Lie Temple, Side Halls of Guan and Zhang, and Corridor of Civil and Military Officials: Legend has it that on a dark and windy night, the clay statues in Wuhou Shrine all came to life. Liu Bei, angry that his son A-Dou had handed over his kingdom, drove him out of Wuhou Shrine. Zhang Fei was also furious that his son Zhang Bao had submitted a surrender letter, so he smashed his clay statue. Therefore, there are no clay statues of A-Dou and Zhang Bao in Wuhou Shrine. Take your time to read the Biography of the Former Lord next to the main hall to understand the real character of Liu Bei, which is different from that in 'Romance of the Three Kingdoms'. Zhuge Liang Hall's Heart-Touching Couplets: Reflect on them, and you'll find that the workplace follows the same principles. Hui Ling: The real tomb of Liu Bei. Captured a moment where someone paid tribute with flowers and personally wrote 'His virtue shines brightly, his actions were valiant'. The red walls here are no less impressive than the Forbidden City: Chengdu Wuhou Shrine The shrine covers an area of 37,000 square meters, with a building area of 9,200 square meters, and is a national AAAA-level tourist attraction. Wuhou Shrine, as the only joint temple of ruler and minister in the country, the most famous memorial site for Zhuge Liang, Liu Bei, and the heroes of Shu Han, and the most influential Three Kingdoms relic museum in the world, enjoys the reputation of a 'Three Kingdoms Sacred Site'. Opening Hours 9:00-18:00, ticket sales stop at 17:00 (open on holidays) Tickets General admission: 50 yuan/person, student ticket: 25 yuan/person Recommended Tour Route: Main Gate → Tang Stele → Ming Stele → Corridor of Civil and Military Officials → Han Zhao Lie Temple → Wuhou Shrine → Red Wall Bamboo Forest. About Dining: There are hot pots, skewers, fast food, etc., on Wuhou Shrine Street. About Dressing: Against the vermilion background, wearing simple Chinese-style clothes makes for great photos~
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Posted: Mar 25, 2024
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