Chengdu's Wuhou Temple is the only Three Kingdoms holy site in China where a ruler and his ministers are worshipped together. For 50 yuan, you can visit Tang Dynasty steles, Qing Dynasty sculptures, and Liu Bei's tomb, then take some popular photos of the "red walls and bamboo shadows." Jinli Ancient Street is right outside the temple.
Must-see highlights:
① Tang Dynasty Stele (“Three Perfections Stele”) – Inscribed by Pei Du and calligraphed by Liu Gongchuo, the earliest above-ground Three Kingdoms stele in China.
② Civil/Military Officials Corridor – 14 Qing Dynasty painted sculptures, showcasing the “all-stars” of Shu Han.
③ Liu Bei Hall – Gilded imperial statue + grandson Liu Chen as an attendant; a Ming Dynasty stele in front of the hall records the origin of the “joint worship of emperor and ministers”.
④ Zhuge Liang Hall – Hanging plaques inscribed “Famous Throughout the Universe” and “Jingyuan Hall”; statues of three generations of Zhuge Liang and his grandson + Zhao Fan’s “Winning Hearts and Minds Couplet”.
⑤ Sanyi Temple – Relocated by Emperor Kangxi, the only official temple dedicated to the oath of brotherhood between Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei in the Peach Garden.
⑥ Huiling Red Wall – The joint tomb of Liu Bei and his two empresses; the red walls and bamboo shadows along the path are Chengdu’s most photogenic spot.
The only temple in China with “joint worship of emperor and ministers”, 50 After seeing all the Tang Dynasty steles, Qing Dynasty sculptures, and Liu Bei's tomb, and then taking advantage of the "Eternal Wisdom and Virtue" special exhibition, you can head straight to Jinli for some barbecue after taking photos of the red walls and bamboo shadows in the evening. This is a quick 1.5-hour tour for Three Kingdoms fans, and a whole day for culture enthusiasts.