Lord Bao's Temple
Lord Bao (999-1062), named Bao Zheng, was a famous officer in the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127). He was well respected because of his excellent personality, fair-minded judgments and strict family education. In commemoration, many memorial temples were built after his death. Among them the Lord Bao's Temple in Hefei is the most famous and renowned one. The current appearance of the temple is the result of reconstruction in the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). Travel to Lord Bao's Temple, you can get to know the life story of this famous person. The sites of the newly built Waxwork Museum of Lord Bao and Cultural Gallery of Lord Bao deserve your visit as well.
Lord Bao's Temple is a typical compound with houses around a courtyard. There is an incense burner donated by a pilgrim standing in the yard. The main palace with five halls is the highlight of the temple. There is an inscription stone in the temple which was found in the tomb of Bao Zheng in Daxingji County, Hefei City in April, 1973. There are stone inscriptions on the wall . This inscription stone records detailed information of Bao's whole life that is helpful for a further understanding of him. Here's some guide information in your travel of Lord Bao's Temple: Address: East of Huanchengnanlu, Hefei city, Anhui Province. Contact number: 0086-0551-2884124 Admission Fee:CNY20 Opening Hours: 08:00 to 18:00
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