[Anyang City, Henan Province] Han Qi Temple.

Han Qi Temple, also known as Han Wang Temple or Han Wei Gong Ancestral Hall, is located on Wenhua Road, Anyang City, Henan Province. It is a living temple built to commemorate Han Qi, a famous prime minister of the Northern Song Dynasty.

Human history:

Established:
Xining period of the Northern Song Dynasty (1068).
Reconstruction records:
Rebuilt in the second year of Dade in the Yuan Dynasty (1298).
Renovated many times during the Ming and Qing Dynasties.
The existing main hall retains the beam frame structure of the Yuan Dynasty.

Architectural features:

The existing buildings are famous for:
The beam structure of the Yuan Dynasty and the "Three Perfections Stele".

Beam frame of the Yuan Dynasty:
The main hall adopts the beam structure of the Yuan Dynasty, which "follows the curve and adapts to the situation".
It is a rare architectural relic of the Yuan Dynasty.
Single-eave gable roof, covered with green glazed tiles, three rooms wide, and Han Qi statues and attendants are sculpted in the hall.

Famous cultural relics:

1: Beam frame of the Yuan Dynasty: Following the curve and adapting to the situation.

2: Three Perfections Stele:

Written by Ouyang Xiu of the Northern Song Dynasty, inscribed by Cai Xiang, and sealed by Shao Bi.
They are collectively called the "Three Perfections" in writing, calligraphy, and seal engraving.
It records the life deeds of Han Qi.

3: Historical inscriptions:

Emperor Shenzong of the Song Dynasty inscribed:
"Two Dynasties Gu Ming, Ding Ce Yuanxun" Stele.

Emperor Guangxu of the Qing Dynasty and Empress Dowager Cixi
separately inscribed plaques:
"Timely Relief" and "Broad Instrument and Profound Morality".

It is now a national key cultural relics protection unit.

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Opening hours: 8:30 am–5:30 pm.

Ticket price: CNY 18.

Transportation information: (for reference)

Bus:

Take:

Bus No. 8 or No. 17,
get off at Dadongmen Station and walk to reach.

Self-driving tour:

Navigation location: Parking lot of Han Qi Temple Scenic Area.
(Not too many parking spaces.)

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