Temple of the Fish King

Kaifeng Yuwang Temple

Kaifeng Yuwang Temple is a cultural tourism attraction.

The Yuwang Temple is an exquisite two-courtyard complex. The statue of Yu the Great that was enshrined in the main hall during the Ming Dynasty no longer exists. The current statue of Yu the Great in the hall was recast in 1982, standing 1.6 meters tall, holding a jade tablet in both hands, dressed in dragon robes, and appearing majestic and dignified.

On either side of the statue are two pairs of couplets. One reads: “The rivers of the land remember your virtuous light; through focus and reverence, the heart perceives the Way.” The other reads: “By tilling and harvesting, leaving caves for homes, generations forever praise your noble deeds; in this world, the people drink from the source, knowing well to recast your golden visage on this high platform.”

The east and west walls feature brick-carved murals. The east wall depicts the story of Yu the Great taming the floods, while the west wall shows Yu rewarding his people and the joy of farming, reflecting Yu’s achievements in flood control. The north wall of the main hall is inlaid with the Xunlu Tablet, copied and engraved during the Guangxu era of the Qing Dynasty by Governor Liu Shushang of Henan. Its ancient script and peculiar characters are treasured by calligraphy enthusiasts.

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Ticket: 50 RMB

Address: Yuwangtai Park, Kaifeng City