Bao Gong Ancestral Temple

 

 

 

The statue of Bao Zheng, the man of justice in ancient China

Bao Gong Ancestral Temple is located by the side of the Bao Gong Lake, in southwestern  Kaifeng city. The temple was built in memory of Bao Zheng (包拯, 999 – 1062), a clean-handed judge and official from the Northern Song Dynasty. He has always been remembered for his brave deeds done to the poor and righteous, and fearless to corrupt cadres. Today the Bao Gong Temple takes up an area of one hectare and comprises Big Hall, the Second Hall, Auxiliary Halls of East and West, Half-wall Corridor and pavilions. They are all in old Chinese style and giving solemn and majestic atmosphere.

Garden of rocky sculptures and elegant pavilions along the water are in the eastern part of the Ancestral Temple. You can see the bronze statue of the famous clean-handed judge and the waxwork image of him when he was dealing a case, as well as ancient documents about the life and career of Bao Zheng. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Address: 1 Xiangyang Road (向阳路), Kaifeng, Henen Province, China.
Opening hours: 7:00AM – 7:00PM daily.
How to Get There: Bus No. 10, 16 or 20
Admission: 20 RMB per capita. Half price for students or young children.
Telephone: 86-0378-3931595