Wuhou Shrine in Mian County

　　The Wuhou Shrine is located along National Highway 108 in Mian County. It is a key cultural relic protection unit of Shaanxi Province and a national 3A-level tourist attraction. Originally built in the sixth year of the Jingyao era of the Shu Han Dynasty (263 AD), it has a history of over 1,200 years. It is the earliest and the only Wuhou Shrine in China that was commissioned by an imperial edict, hence earning the title "The First Wuhou Shrine Under Heaven."

　　Covering an area of over 50 acres, the shrine features a north-south layout with a central axis running through seven courtyards, most of which consist of three connected compounds. It currently has 28 ancient buildings with more than 100 rooms, showcasing a grand scale as one of the larger ancient architectural complexes in southern Shaanxi. The site has been renovated in various dynasties, with multiple large-scale restorations carried out during the Tang, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. Most of the preserved structures today reflect Qing Dynasty architectural styles.

　　Due to its long history, the shrine has attracted numerous celebrities and scholars throughout the ages who left behind inscriptions. These include Li Shangyin of the Tang Dynasty, Lu You of the Song Dynasty, Xue Xuan and Huang Hui of the Ming Dynasty, Wang Shizhen and Songyun (Minister of Works and Imperial Bodyguard to Emperor Qianlong) of the Qing Dynasty, Prince Guo Yindi (the 17th son of Emperor Kangxi), diplomat Li Shuchang who was sent to Japan during the Tongzhi era, literary talent Li Diaoyuan from Shu, modern patriotic general Feng Yuxiang, and political figure Yu Youren. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, leaders such as Liu Shaoqi, Yang Jingren, Li Peng, Wan Li, Song Jian, Chen Junsheng, Peng Zhen, and Zhang Zhen have visited and inspected the site, leaving behind their own inscriptions.

　　The shrine houses a rich collection of cultural relics, including numerous plaques, couplets, and steles. There are over 90 stone tablets from various periods, many historical artifacts, and more than 400 calligraphic works and paintings by notable figures throughout history. Among these, the most precious is the golden plaque inscribed with the words “Loyalty Piercing the Clouds,” personally written by an emperor during the Jiading era. In addition to the relics and ancient architecture, the site also features ancient and rare trees such as Han cypresses, Han osmanthus, drought-tolerant lotus trees, and ginkgoes. The Han cypress is estimated to be over 1,700 years old. The drought-tolerant lotus is a rare floral species in the world and has been designated as the city tree of Hanzhong.

　　

　　Ticket Price: Peak Season: 60 RMB; Off-Season: 40 RMB

　　Inquiry Phone: 0916-3296212

　　Postal Code: 724200

　　Scenic Area Address: 3 kilometers west of Mian County

　　Zhuge Liang (181~234)　　Zhuge Liang (July 23, 181 – August 28, 234), courtesy name Kongming, also known as Wolong (or Fulong), was a Han Chinese from Yangdu in Langya (present-day Yinan County, Linyi City, Shandong Province). He served as the Chancellor of the Shu Han and was an outstanding statesman, strategist, inventor, and military leader during the Three Kingdoms period. During his lifetime, he was granted the title Marquis of Wu (Wuxiang Hou) and posthumously honored as Zhongwu Hou (Loyal and Martial Marquis). Later, the Eastern Jin Dynasty, in recognition of his military genius, posthumously conferred upon him the title King of Wuxing. His notable works include the “Former Campaign Memorial,” “Later Campaign Memorial,” and “Admonitions to My Son.” He is also credited with inventing devices such as the wooden ox and flowing horse, and the Kongming lantern. Chengdu is home to a Wuhou Shrine dedicated to him. Additionally, the great poet Du Fu left behind the famous poem “The Premier of Shu.” Zhuge... Details+