Wuhou Shrine

​​1. Overview​​

​​Wuhou Shrine​​ (武侯祠), established in ​​221 AD​​, is a ​​AAAA-rated​​ cultural landmark blending ​​Han Dynasty architecture​​ with Three Kingdoms history. It uniquely enshrines both ​​Liu Bei​​ (Shu emperor) and his prime minister ​​Zhuge Liang​​, reflecting Confucian ideals of loyalty.

​​2. Historical Significance​​

• ​​Origins​​: Built as ​​Zhuge Liang's memorial​​ near Liu Bei’s tomb (​​Hui Mausoleum​​), merged in ​​1391​​ during the Ming Dynasty.
• ​​UNESCO Recognition​​: Protected as a ​​"Three Kingdoms Holy Land"​​ for its intact relics and global influence.
• ​​Cultural Fusion​​: Features ​​50+ statues​​ of Shu heroes, ​​Tang-Song steles​​, and the famed ​​"Red Wall & Bamboo Path"​​.

​​3. Key Attractions​​

• ​​Zhuge Liang Hall​​: Houses his ​​gold-plated statue​​ with ​​"Three Kingdoms" artifacts​​.
• ​​Hui Mausoleum​​: Liu Bei’s tomb with ​​1,800-year-old cypress trees​​.
• ​​"Three Excellence Stele"​​: Tang Dynasty inscription by scholar ​​Pei Du​​.
• ​​Jinli Ancient Street​​: Adjacent ​​550-meter​​ Qing-style bazaar for Sichuan snacks.

​​4. Visitor Experience​​

• ​​Best Time​​: ​​March–November​​; avoid summer crowds.
• ​​Tickets​​: ​​¥50​​ (free for seniors 60+); audio guides in ​​5 languages​​.
• ​​Highlights​​:
  • Morning ​​tea ceremonies​​ in courtyards.
  • Night ​​lantern displays​​ during festivals.

​​5. Practical Info​​

• ​​Address​​: 231 Wuhouci St, Chengdu.
• ​​Transport​​: Metro Line 3 to ​​Gaoshengqiao Station​​.
• ​​Nearby​​: ​​Qingyang Palace​​ (Taoist temple).

​​Awards​​:

• ​​National Top 10 Cultural Sites​​ (2005).
• ​​CNN’s "21 Most Beautiful Streets"​​ (Jinli, 2021).

For updates: Official Site or Chengdu Tourism.