[2025 Hancheng Attraction] Travel Guide for Jiulang Temple (Updated Apr)

|Records the story of "The Orphan of Zhao." Jiulang Temple was first built in the first year of the Zhida era of the Yuan dynasty (1308) to commemorate Zhao Shi, Gongsun Ri, and Cheng Ying of the Spring and Autumn period. The temple enshrines Zhao Wu (Zhao Wenzi), Cheng Ying, and Gongsun Chujiu, symbolizing the story of the Orphan of Zhao. Hancheng is the setting of the story of the Orphan of Zhao, so Jiulang Temple is not only a witness to history but also a place where this legendary story is passed down. Jiulang Temple has a unique architectural style, with five rooms, a total length of 16 meters, and a depth of 9 meters, using a single-eave hip roof and glass tiles. Although the decoration on the roof ridge (chiwen) has been reduced, this does not affect its value as a historical site. The main hall has exquisite paintings, showing the architectural art of the Yuan dynasty. In addition, Jiulang Temple also preserves the relics of the hiding place of Cheng Ying and Gongsun Chujiu, such as Jiulang Valley and the Orphan Hiding Cave, further enriching its cultural connotation. Address: East side of the north section of Jincheng Street, Hancheng Ancient City, Weinan City, Shaanxi Province Tickets: 30

Jiulang Temple in Hancheng, Shaanxi (National Level 7) was built in the Yuan Dynasty during the Zhiyuan period (1308 AD). The existing main hall is a relic of the Yuan Dynasty, with a width of five bays and a depth of three bays, featuring a single-eave hipped gable roof, with colorful paintings under the front eaves. Inside the hall, the deities worshipped are Zhao Wu (Marquis Yiying), Cheng Ying (Marquis Chengxin), and Gongsun Chujiu (Marquis Zhongzhi). 'Jiulang' refers to Zhao Wu, where 'jiu' also means 'to save,' implying the meaning of 'saving Zhao Wu.' It is well known that Cangshan in Yangquan, Shanxi, is the place where Cheng Ying hid the orphan of the Zhao family. However, in Hancheng, locals believe that this is the birthplace of the Zhao orphan. Legend has it that Cheng Ying's home was located between Zhichuan West Shaocun and Tanzicun in Hancheng, at Chengzhuang. Today, there are still families with the surname Cheng living here, who have always considered themselves descendants of Cheng Ying. The hiding place of Cheng Ying and Gongsun Chujiu for the orphan was on Mount Yu, not far from Chengzhuang. On the mountain, there are still relics such as Jiulang Gully and Zanggu Cave. Later, to repay their kindness, Zhao Wu was buried together with Cheng Ying and Gongsun Chujiu after his death. Their tombs are located in An Village, Dongxiangbao, Nanwei, Hancheng City. Therefore, there are many Jiulang Temples in the Hancheng area, but most have been destroyed, with more than ten still traceable. The Jiulang Temple located within the ancient city of Hancheng is the best preserved.

The hometown of the sage historian, on the bank of the Yellow River, the ancient city of Hancheng, This ancient city located at the junction of Shaanxi and Shanxi is not very famous, but it has many historical sites, including the third largest Confucius Temple in China. It is an ancient city well worth visiting. Inside the ancient city, there is an ancient street from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, a group of ancient buildings, and a number of ancient courtyard houses. The style and appearance are quaint and the structure is well preserved. It is one of the six best-preserved ancient cities from the Ming and Qing Dynasties in the country. The ancient city of Hancheng is one kilometer long from north to south and more than 800 meters from east to west, covering an area of ​​about 0.79 square kilometers. The ancient city consists of many historical sites and cultural landscapes, such as the Confucian Temple, Jiulang Temple, Hancheng Beiying Temple, Dongying Temple, Qingshan Temple, Yuxiu Bridge, City God Temple, County Government Office, Zhuangyuan Mansion, King Chuang's Palace, Jincheng Old Street, former residences of celebrities, and courtyard houses.