Wu hou temple (Wuhou Ci) is located in the outskirts
of Chengdu, at the edge of the pleasant Nanjiao park. The
site consists of a restored Tang dynasty temple, dedicated
to the Shu dynasty prime minister and war strategist Zhu Ge Liang.
Zhu Ge (181-234 AD) lived during the Three Kingdom's period
and this character features largely in the famous historical
novel, The Three Kingdom's written in the late Ming Dynasty.
Today, there is a large temple here containing
a statue of Zhu Ge and an impressive Three Wonders Tablet,
so called because it contains exquisite examples of calligraphy,
carving and poetry. The tomb of the founder of the Shu dynasty,
Liu Bei, is also here. This is an interesting place for those
knowledgable in Chinese history and legend. Other travelers
however, may find the site less engaging.
Address: Wuhou Ci Dajie
How to get Wuhou temple : Bus No.11 from Renmin Nan Lu.
Opening hours: Daily 9-12am and 2.30-5pm. |