Zhang Fei Temple (Yunyang)
A 1,700-year-old temple honoring Zhang Fei: relocated and rebuilt exactly as it was when the Three Gorges reservoir filled, an international model of relocating and protecting cultural relics
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- 08:30-17:30
- Ticket
- CNY 40
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
A 1,700-year-old temple honoring Zhang Fei: relocated and rebuilt exactly as it was when the Three Gorges reservoir filled, an international model of relocating and protecting cultural relics; famed as a "scenic wonder of Ba and Shu, a treasure house of letters"—its collection of stone inscriptions, calligraphy and paintings by Yan Zhenqing, Su Shi and others is rich, and the temple's Zhang Fei statues and legendary tales are vivid. Admission CNY 40, 08:30-17:30, transfer to a bus at High-speed rail, Yunyang Station; allow about 1.5 hours.
Getting there: High-speed rail, Yunyang Station, transfer to bus
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