Wuhou Shrine in Chengdu

Once you search for Wuhou Shrine, you'll be flooded with photo-taking and check-in strategies 📷. Although the red walls of Wuhou Shrine are indeed very photogenic, since you're here, don't just focus on taking pictures, understanding these will make it worthwhile! ✅ Not only can you get beautiful photos, but you can also get full of knowledge points. The cultural highlights of Wuhou Shrine 👇👇 · 🔖 Pre-study: Wuhou Shrine is the only temple in the country where a monarch and his minister are jointly commemorated. Originally the Han Zhao Lie Temple for worshipping Liu Bei, the Shu King Zhu Chun invited the statue of Zhuge Liang into the temple, which later formed the layout of today's Wuhou Shrine. · How much do people respect Zhuge Liang? For thousands of years, people have repeatedly remembered and commemorated him. Even before the construction of a special temple for Zhuge Liang, people spontaneously worshipped him. Now, the reputation of Wuhou Shrine far exceeds that of Liu Bei's Han Zhao Lie Temple. · When you come to Wuhou Shrine, you have to talk about the Three Kingdoms. The statues and inscriptions of the Three Kingdoms figures in the temple are all historical clues. Listening to the stories of the Three Kingdoms here will be a vivid and special historical experience. · · 🗺️ Tour Route【Image ②】 (South) Main Gate - Tang Stele - Han Zhao Lie Temple - Liu Bei Hall - Civil and Military Officials Gallery - Zhuge Liang Hall - Sanyi Temple - Hui Ling - Red Wall Pathway · 🌟 Highlights: 📍 Main Gate: The main gate is simple and majestic, with a traditional screen wall standing in front of it adding a touch of tranquility. Looking inside from the main gate, the main gate - Han Zhao Lie Temple - Wuhou Shrine are aligned along the north-south central axis, with trees lush like a canopy, serene and profound. · 📍 Tang Stele (Treasure of the Shrine): Written by Tang Dynasty Prime Minister Pei Du, calligraphed by Liu Gongchuo, brother of the Tang calligrapher Liu Gongquan, and engraved by the famous craftsman Lu Jian from Shu, it elaborately records Zhuge Liang's civil and military achievements. Because the article, calligraphy, and engraving are all extremely exquisite, it is known as the 'Three Excellences Stele' and is a rare Tang stele preserved in Chengdu. · 📍 Civil and Military Officials Gallery: Statues of important figures from the Shu Kingdom such as Pang Tong and Zhao Yun are lined up here. Liu Bei, Zhuge Liang, Zhang Fei, and Guan Yu all have their own halls for worship. It is said that the memorials written by Yue Fei for Zhuge Liang's expeditions are also here. · 📍 Wuhou Shrine: Be sure to read the heart-striking couplets hanging in front of Zhuge Liang Hall. 'To conquer the heart is to dispel opposition without a fight, from ancient times those who know war are not fond of battle; to misjudge the situation is to err in leniency and strictness, those who govern Shu in later times must ponder deeply,' to better understand Zhuge Liang's idea of winning hearts and scrutinizing the situation in governing Shu. · 📍 Hui Ling: Liu Bei and his two wives are buried here. The tomb was personally designed by Zhuge Liang, and for over 1700 years, it has not been robbed and remains intact. · 📍 Red Wall Pathway: If you hope for fewer people and better photos, be sure to arrive at Wuhou Shrine early in the morning and turn left directly after entering the main gate. · 🎫 Ticket: 50 RMB per person 🔹 TIPS: Wuhou Shrine is right next to Jinli Ancient Street, and you can visit both at the same time 🚇 Transportation: Subway Line 3, Gaoshengqiao Station