Temple of Marquis Wu (Han Zhao Lie Temple)

Temple of Marquis Wu (Han Zhao Lie Temple)

The Temple of Marquis Wu and Han Zhao Lie Temple is a cultural tourism attraction.

Upon entering the main gate, there are Tang and Ming Dynasty steles on the left and right sides respectively. Among the six stone steles standing in the dense shade, the largest is the Tang Dynasty “Steles of the Zhuge Wuhou Temple of the Shu Han Prime Minister,” which holds high cultural relic value and is known as the “Three Perfections Stele.” The text was composed by the famous Tang Dynasty chancellor Pei Du, calligraphed by the master calligrapher Liu Gongchuo, and engraved by the renowned craftsman Lu Jian. All are exquisitely done, hence the name “Three Perfections Stele.” The inscription highly praises the short yet heroic life of Zhuge Liang; it extols his noble character, civil and military achievements, and serves to inspire the rulers of the Tang Dynasty.

Beyond the second gate is a plaque inscribed with the words “Bright Virtue Through the Ages” (明良千古), handwritten by Qing Dynasty’s Wu Yingli.

Passing the second gate, you will see the “Civil Officials Corridor – Cultural Elite Assisting the Nation” and the “Military Generals Corridor – Martial Heroes Mastering the Art of War.” The east and west corridors house fourteen seated statues each of Shu Han civil and military officials. The eastern Civil Officials Corridor is headed by Pang Tong, while the western Military Generals Corridor is led by Zhao Yun. Each statue is life-sized, with a small stone tablet in front inscribed with the figure’s name and biography for visitors’ reference.

After passing through the Civil and Military Officials Corridors, you will arrive at the main hall of the Han Zhao Lie Temple. The inscription “Inheriting the Glories of Gaozu and Guangwu” (业绍高光), written by Qing Dynasty’s Wan Yan Chongshi, is the highest praise for Liu Bei. At the center is a gold-lacquered statue of Liu Bei, with his grandson Liu Chen enshrined beside him. The walls of the main hall display wooden carvings of the “Memorial on the Expedition” (出师表) in the handwriting of Yue Fei. The Hall of Liu Bei is a single-eave hip-and-gable roof structure, majestic and splendid. Qing Dynasty’s Wan Yan Chongshi also composed a couplet for the Hall: “As the hero of the realm, rightful succession is yours; imperial aura gathers at the mulberry chariot canopy. Sichuan and Shu mark the rise and fall of the Han; descendants remain, and the legacy lives on in the ancient cypresses of this shrine.”

In the side halls, the eastern hall “Righteousness Reaching the Clouds” houses statues of Guan Yu, his son, and Zhou Cang, while the western hall “Integrity Firm as Metal and Stone” features statues of Zhang Fei and three generations of his descendants.

Address: No. 1-1, 182 Wuhouci Street, Wuhou District, Chengdu

Type: Historical Site / Ancestral Temple

Recommended Visiting Time: About 1 hour

Opening Hours:

Peak Season (July 1 – October 7): 8:00–21:00; Off-Peak Season (October 8 – June 30 of the following year): 8:00–18:00

Ticket Information:

No separate ticket required. Admission is included in the Wuhou Temple ticket.