Hanzhong Temple of Marquis, Shaanxi, China
4.0 (14 reviews) Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent Ranking #1 in Mian County Ancient Ruins • Cemeteries
Beautifully preserved temple
We visited the temple with an unusual tour group - 10 families with children adopted from HanZhong. It was at our request because we had only recently found out that our daughter's CHinese name was given after the Han Lian, - Lian in the rest of China mean the lotus flower that grows in water- but in this area it means Dry Lotus or Saucer Magnolia, and is the floral symbol of the city of HanZhong. The oldest Han Lian tree in China grows in the WuHou Temple of Marquis Wu. Our guide explained the Marquis' importance in the early history of China. Called Zhuge Liang, he was born into an official family in Yinan County, Shandong Province. He was a famous statesman, ideologist and strategist during the Three Kingdoms Period (220AD -280AD). As the Cheng Xiang (an ancient term for prime minister) of the Kingdom of Shu, he devoted his life to his monarch Liu Bei. He assisted Liu Bei who appointed himself emperor in 221AD. Following Liu Bei's death, he was entrusted with Liu Bei's son, Liu Chan. After Liu Shan succeeded his father, Zhuge Liang was given the title of Wuxiang Hou, one who was given the land of Wuxiang in current Hanzhong. The Temple is the oldest WuHou temple in China. It has been beautifully maintained and restored, with many courtyards and interior rooms. The atmosphere is quiet and serene. The trip from HanZhong city took about an hour through scenic terraced fields with mountains rising up behind. There is a recreation of a historic town immediately adjacent to the Temple that we also visited (has restaurants, bathrooms, and gift shops) but I can't find the name, but it's worth a visit.
Address
3km West of Mian County, Mian County 724200 China
Working hours
Monday : 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday : 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday : 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday : 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday : 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday : 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday : 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Current local date and time now
Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 22:12
User Ratings
4.0 based on (14 reviews)
