Scenic spot introduction:
Yixing Temple of King Zhou and Inscription , one in memory of General Pingxi of Jin Zhou Chu The temple built for this purpose is the highest-standard and oldest temple in Yixing, and can be called "the first temple in Yixing". Inscription 80 square meters, including Wang Xizhi The Tang Zhenyi Woman Stele, the Song Su Dongpo Chu Song Stele, the Song Li Zengbai Life Stele, the Ming Jing Yunzhi Calligraphy Calligraphy, etc. are extremely precious and have extremely high artistic value. Therefore, this place is now designated as the "Yixing Inscription Museum”. A large number of celebrity inscriptions and exhibits will take people to see Zhou Chu ’s life and learn about the great achievements of this brave and mighty general.Attractions distribution:
Temple of King Zhou Located at the eastern end of Dongmiao Lane in the central area of Yixing, facing south and north, it has a history of more than 1,700 years. Temple of King Zhou Existing archway-style gate, theater, and main hall Xiaohou Palace and the apse Shize Hall Ancient buildings, gate lions, stone statues, Inscription The second courtyard is set up as "Zhou Peiyuan's Life Historical Materials" Exhibition Hall "," Yixing Folk Cultural Relics Exhibition Hall The third courtyard has " Zhou Chu Life story Exhibition Hall ","Historical Materials of Zhou Tombs Exhibition Hall A sunken square and Towering Archway , making the entire scenic area more complete.Scenic spot qualifications:
Provincial cultural relics protection unitScenic spot features:
Leisure, visiting ancient sites, worship, religion, historic sitestravelling guideline:
On the eighth day of April every year, Qingjing Festival (also known as Buddha Bathing Festival in temples) will be held. Stage The emperor presented Wufan Opera to King Zhou. Nowadays, the locals still have the custom of worshiping, offering sacrifices, burning incense and praying for blessings on the first and middle days of the lunar month.
Best time to visit:
All seasons
Shopping recommendations:
(Shopping) Zisha tea, hairy crabs, lilies, tribute tea, Heqiao dried tofu, and Xushe crispy candies.
(Delicious Food) Yixing black rice, Yixing sweet taro, and tofu pudding in clear soup.
Scenic spot location:
China > Jiangsu Province > Wuxi City > Yixing City > Yicheng Subdistrict
How to get there:
Bus Route: Take Yixing Bus No. 8 and get off at Chaju Lane; take Yixing Bus No. 19, Yixing Bus No. 5, Yixing Bus No. 7 or Yixing Bus No. 9 and get off at Shuifuqiao; take Yixing Bus No. 112, Yixing Bus No. 12, Yixing Bus No. 15, Yixing Bus No. 16, Yixing Bus No. 2 or Yixing Bus No. 8 and get off at Jiaotong Bureau.
Self-driving route: Take the Shanghai-Yixing Expressway to Wuxi and exit at Qiting/Heqiao, then drive along Qishan Road → Dongyu Avenue → Jiefang East Road → Jingxi Middle Road → Chaoyang Road; take the Changshen Expressway to Nanjing and Hangzhou and exit at Yixing/G104, then drive along Yubin Avenue → Renmin Road → Dongmiao Lane/Chaoyang Road.
Scenic area map:
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Ticket prices for Zhouwang Temple:
free
Scenic area opening hours:
All day
