Key National Cultural Relic Preservation Site—Kaiyuan Guan

⛰[Attraction Guide]
📍Detailed Address: Opposite Yingdu Market, Jingzhou District, Jingzhou City, Hubei Province

🚗Transportation Guide: 7 km east of Jingzhou urban area, about 20 minutes by car

🕙Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday 9:00–17:00

💰Ticket Price: Free

🌟Highlights: Kaiyuan Guan, located in Xicheng Subdistrict, Jingzhou District, Jingzhou City, Hubei Province, is one of the three temples in Jingzhou (Kaiyuan Guan, Xuanmiao Guan, and Taihui Guan). It is a key national cultural relic preservation site and a Taoist temple complex.
[Historical Background]
Originally built during the Kaiyuan period of the Tang Dynasty (713–741), the existing buildings were mainly rebuilt during the Ming and Qing dynasties. It is an important historical and cultural heritage site in the Jingzhou area.
[Architectural Features]
The buildings within the temple include the mountain gate, the Thunder God Hall, and the Three Qing Hall. They blend Ming and Qing architectural styles and preserve cultural relics such as ancient inscriptions and stone carvings, holding high artistic value.
[Current Status]
It is now part of the Jingzhou Museum, open to the public, showcasing the history of Jingzhou and Taoist culture.

📌Tips: There is a parking lot in the Jingzhou Museum.

Post by owen SSS | Mar 15, 2025