[2025 Chaozhou Attraction] Travel Guide for Jilue Huanggong Temple (Updated Mar)

#chinatravelitinerary Chaozhou woodcarving, also known as ”golden lacquered woodcarving", is a folk carving art in Chaoshan, Guangdong Province, with a long history and unique artistic style.Chaozhou woodcarving originated in the Tang Dynasty and prevailed in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, especially at the end of the Qing Dynasty and before the War of Resistance. Historical background The history of Chaozhou woodcarving can be traced back to the Tang Dynasty, which reached its heyday in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. From the end of the Qing Dynasty to the War of Resistance, Chaozhou woodcarving ushered in its golden age. During this period, the Chaoshan region was economically prosperous, and Chaozhou woodcarving was widely used and developed as a result. Artistic characteristics Chaozhou woodcarving is known for its multi-level carving techniques and gold paint decoration techniques, which have a resplendent artistic effect. Its subject matter is rich and diverse, including folklore, ancient and modern characters, flowers, birds, insects and fish, birds and beasts, theatrical stories, etc., and it is widely used in architectural decoration, furniture decoration, artifact decoration and desk decoration. Cultural significance Chaozhou woodcarving is not only an art form, but also carries rich cultural connotations.It combines the influence of Guangfu culture and Dongyang woodcarving in Jiangsu and Zhejiang, and has a unique artistic style.In 2006, Chaozhou woodcarving was included in the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage lists. Representative works and production techniques Representative works of Chaozhou woodcarving include Ming and Qing woodcarving masterpieces such as “Qing Guangxu Golden Lacquered Woodcarving Great God Niche”. Its production technology includes a variety of techniques such as sinking carving, relief carving, round carving, and general carving, which are flexibly used according to different subject matter and decoration needs. Chaozhou woodcarving is represented in the following locations: Chaozhou Gu Liuxi Woodcarving Museum: Located on the 5th floor of the main Building of Chaozhou Traditional Crafts Research Association, Zone A, West Lake Industrial City, Xinyang Road, Xiangqiao District, Chaozhou City, Guangdong Province.This is a museum dedicated to displaying Chaozhou woodcarving, providing a rich display of woodcarving works of art. Cultural Museum of Xiangqiao District, Chaozhou City: On January 5th, the Xiangqiao·Chaozhou Woodcarving Exhibition in the Intangible Cultural Heritage was held here, demonstrating the charm of Chaozhou woodcarving. Guangdong Provincial Museum: At No. 2, Zhujiang East Road, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, there is a dedicated woodcarving exhibition hall, which displays more than 200 pieces (sets) of Chaozhou woodcarving works, including gold-painted lacquer paintings, poetry classics, artistic conception pictures, longevity screens, round carved crab baskets and other fine products.The exhibition is divided into source and flow articles, production articles, art articles, instrumental articles and appreciation articles, vividly reproduces the application scenes of woodcarving products in the traditional social life of Chaoshan folk. Jiluo Huanggong Temple: Located in the ancient city of Chaozhou, it is known as the temple of Chaozhou woodcarving art.This private ancestral hall, built during the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty, has various carvings distributed on each beam, especially the wood carvings under the beams of the worship pavilion are particularly concentrated and exquisite, representing the highest level of architectural craftsmanship in Chaozhou.

| These 6 places made me redefine shock. After traveling for so many years, I rarely use "shocking" to describe a place. These 6 places in 2024 let me see what is truly amazing. ✅ Dongyang Lu's House - Baogai Suoluolian Sanju Colorful Spike Sheep Horn Lamp Walking into Lu's House is like traveling back to the prosperous family of ancient times. The goat horn lamp is a treasure that protects the house. The lamp is 4.5 meters high and weighs 250 kilograms. There are three large lamps made of sheepskin, silk and goat horns connected in the middle. There are 6 strings of 24 small goat horn lamps and bead basket lamps hanging on the outside, which are made of 400,000 colorful glass beads. It was included in the Guinness World Records. ✅Xiaoxitian - Ceiling with hanging sculptures The hanging sculptures of Xiaoxitian are distributed in the main hall, making full use of the limited space to create a three-dimensional, multi-layered Buddhist world. The production of the hanging sculptures took 12 years, and more than 1,030 lifelike colored sculptures were carefully created in a space of 217 square meters. The characters are lifelike, with different postures, densely packed yet orderly. Each statue is the result of the painstaking efforts of ancient craftsmen, and one cannot help but marvel at the greatness of art. ✅Guangsheng Temple - Feihong Tower The most exquisite and best preserved glazed tower in existence, the tower is decorated with rich glazed components and patterns, with bright colors and fine workmanship, reflecting the superb glazed craftsmanship. Even on a cloudy day (it was raining heavily when I went there), the glazed tower is still dazzling. ✅Wanrong Feiyun Building Feiyun Building has three floors on the outside, but actually has five floors on the inside. The whole building does not use a single nail, and all components are connected with mortise and tenon structures to ensure the stability of the building. The brackets of Feiyun Tower are intricate and exquisite, layered one on top of the other, as light and floating as clouds, or like a bird spreading its wings about to fly. Looking up, one cannot help but admire the architectural wisdom of the ancients. ✅Yongle Palace The murals of Yongle Palace are famous for their grand scale, exquisite craftsmanship and profound historical and cultural connotations, especially the "Chao Yuan Tu" in the Sanqing Hall, which is colorful and lifelike, showing the Taoist immortal system and is known as the "Oriental Art Gallery". ‼ ️Since taking photos is prohibited inside the temple, the photos are replicas of the Yuncheng Museum ✅Jilue Huanggong Temple in Chaozhou - Woodcarving Walking into the Jilue Huanggong Temple is like walking into a temple of woodcarving art. Beams, brackets, brackets... everywhere is full of exquisite wood carvings, figures, flowers and birds, landscapes, dazzling and overwhelming - Each of these 6 places brought me unparalleled shock. If you also love traveling and exploring the unknown, you might as well go to these places. I believe you will be impressed by their charm.

Wow! Stay at a scenic hotel in Chaozhou Hotel features and highlights Chao She (Teng Rui Bund Bay Hotel) is a treasure trove of accommodation in Chaozhou! The hotel has large floor-to-ceiling windows with a view of the river, and you can see the light show on Guangji Bridge at night. It's so beautiful! My friends and I stayed here and didn't want to leave! The cream-colored decor is simple yet exquisite, and the duplex loft design makes the space particularly large. The lighting and ventilation are excellent, and you can enjoy a panoramic view of Chaozhou at night from the comfort of your bed. It's a truly blissful experience! Room information Chao She offers a variety of room types, including twin rooms and double rooms. Each room has floor-to-ceiling windows with a panoramic view of the river and mountains. We recommend choosing a twin room, as one of the beds is next to the floor-to-ceiling window, so you can enjoy the beautiful river view as soon as you open your eyes in the morning, as well as the sunrise and night view. The rooms are fully equipped with children's toys, toothbrushes, slippers, bath towels, dining tables, sofas, kitchen counters, washing machines, etc., making them suitable for families, couples, and friends. Hotel surroundings and travel guide Chao She is located near a landmark building in Chaozhou, and is within a 10-minute walk of famous attractions such as Guangji Bridge, Han Wen Gong Temple, and Tai Fu Temple. Recommended travel route: Chao She Teng Rui Bund Bay - Guangji Bridge - Han Wen Gong Temple - Paifang Street - Xima Road - Kaiyuan Temple - Ji Lue Huang Gong Temple - Chen Weinan Academic Hall - Haiyang Confucian Temple - Xu Fu Ma Mansion - Li Clan Ancestral Hall - Chaozhou West Lake Park - Qinglong Ancient Temple - Beige Buddha Lamp - Tai Fu Temple - Danfu Courtyard. The attractions are not far from each other, and are easily accessible on foot or by electric scooter. Travel tips Chaozhou's attractions are relatively concentrated, making it easy to explore on foot. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes. The hotel offers free parking, so self-driving travelers need not worry about parking. P Chaozhou has many delicious foods. We recommend trying the local snacks on Paifang Street, such as sugar onion pancakes, Qicong Song licorice fruit, and Panpan shrimp rolls. Remember to bring a camera or phone, as Chaozhou's attractions and food are perfect for taking photos. Hotel name and address: Chao She (Teng Rui Bund Bay Hotel) Address: Building 1, Teng Rui Bund Bay, Dongxing South Road, Xiangqiao District, Chaozhou, Guangdong Transportation: We recommend driving or taking a taxi. The hotel offers airport transfer services, which are convenient and fast.

🌟Highlights: Jilue Huang Ancestral Hall, built in 1887, is a private ancestral hall of the Huang family, a prominent family in Chaozhou. ❤Recommended reasons: Jilue Huang Ancestral Hall is a hall of Chaozhou wood carving art. The vivid and lifelike auspicious animals such as dragons, phoenixes, and lions, as well as opera legends and folk stories, are exquisitely carved. The carving techniques include round carving, sunken carving, relief carving, and openwork carving, which vividly express complex multi-layered content. The exterior colors fully utilize three major techniques: black lacquer with gold, polychrome with gold, and plain carving, making the entire building distinct in weight and layers. It is therefore known as "a masterpiece of Chaozhou wood carving."

🌈 As we all know, wood carving, stone carving, and lacquer painting are the "three wonders" of Chaozhou ancient architecture. Jilue Huang Gong Temple, located in the ancient city of Chaozhou, is known as the hall of Chaozhou wood carving art. It is the best of the "three wonders" and represents the highest and finest architectural craftsmanship in Chaozhou‼️ 🌟 Jilue Huang Gong Temple is a private ancestral temple built during the reign of Emperor Guangxu of the Qing Dynasty. The temple is not large, with two halls and a printing pavilion. The beams of the temple are decorated with various carvings, which are gorgeous and exquisite, and have strong storytelling. Looking up, the ends of the beams are decorated with lifelike auspicious animals such as dragons, phoenixes, and lions, which are breathtaking. The wood carvings under the beams of the worship pavilion are the most concentrated and wonderful part of the whole temple✅ ⚠️ It is recommended to read the introduction on the wall or ask a guide to explain it first, otherwise, you may not understand it✅ 🎫 Ticket: CNY 10✅ ⏱️ Opening hours: 08:30–17:30 (closed on Mondays)✅

🌟Chaozhou gold lacquer wood carving is a unique flower in the treasure house of traditional Chinese art. 👍Ji Lue Huang Gong Temple was built in the late Qing Dynasty, which was the heyday of Chaozhou gold lacquer wood carving. It can be said that the preserved artworks are the culmination of Chaozhou's traditional craftsmanship, and are regarded as the model of Chaozhou wood carving, known as the "First Wonder of Chaozhou Wood Carving." ❤Wood carving, stone carving, and lacquer painting are the "Three Wonders" of Ji Lue Huang Gong Temple. The small room that is open to the public is full of essence, and you can spend hours appreciating it.

Located at No. 2, Tiexiang, Yian Road, Xiangqiao District, Chaozhou City, it was built in the 13th year of Guangxu in the Qing Dynasty (1887). It is a two-entry courtyard, 15.4 meters wide and 25.7 meters deep. The gate building is decorated with exquisite stone carvings, and the door lintel is engraved with "Jilue Huanggong Ancestral Hall" and "Xiaosi Weize" on the back. There is a patio between the first entry and the back hall, with verandas on both sides. The back hall has a veranda, forming a pattern of four halls facing each other. The back hall is a typical structure of "three five papaya eighteen pieces of blank".

☝ Clearing up any confusion→ You might have guessed it, the place mentioned in the title is none other than the Ji Lue Huang Gongci. Those who aren't fans of ancient architecture might swipe away immediately, but those who are destined will continue reading. 👍 Off-the-beaten-path and serene: On Ctrip, you have to search for a while to find this spot among Chaozhou attractions. It's less crowded, allowing everyone to immerse themselves and slowly appreciate it. Healing properties: If you want to find those interesting wood carving stories, look up and see, your cervical spine problems will surely be cured! ✌️ Getting to the main point→ The so-called 'Ji Lue Huang Gongci' is the historical residence of a gentleman named Huang Ji Lue. It has been listed as a cultural heritage site by the Chaozhou government for tourists to appreciate. Attraction features: Built during the Guangxu period of the Qing dynasty, it is a two-entry courtyard, including the main hall, a patio, and a worship pavilion. The temple is not large, but it is definitely a treasure trove, reflecting the architectural characteristics of Chaoshan residential buildings, and it is also a palace of art for Chaozhou's intangible cultural heritage wood and stone carvings! 👉 Tour suggestions: 1️⃣ After buying a ticket and entering, you can first get an overall view of the architectural layout in the patio, and also refer to the Chaozhou ancient city attractions booklet given away at the ticket office (which also serves as a stamp for checking in), to get a preliminary introduction. 2️⃣ Then enter the main hall's Yanqing Hall, where there is a specific introduction to the temple's wood carving craftsmanship, including folk stories, traditional customs, opera performances, such as 'Top Scholar', 'Water Flooding Jinshan', 'Li Yuanba Carrying a Jar', 'Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea', etc. Remember these locations, and later on, try to find them according to the guide - see if you can locate all of them 😏😁. 3️⃣ From the main hall to the worship pavilion, enjoy the view while carefully looking for those wood carving stories. Trust me, you'll be very happy when you find them! ⏱️ Visiting time: For those deeply fascinated, 2 hours is not too much, for those not interested, a quick 10-minute glance will do. 💰 Ticket information: 10 yuan per person, comes with a booklet for stamping. Ji Lue Huang Gongci 🥂 Those who have visited, leave a message and tell me, has your cervical spine problem been cured? And which stories did you find? 👍👍

The famous mansion is usually built in the center of the township. In Chaozhou, Guangdong, there is a 130-year-old house built in a remote alley. The name of this old house is called Huanggong. The slightly yellow gongs and the tidal courtyard buildings are not much different. When they approached, they found that the pillars and the roof were covered with fine gold lacquer wood carvings and stone carvings. These sculptures are vivid, and now they have not found the same level of skilled craftsmen, so they have become invaluable treasures, and their artistic value is better than most of the domestic engraving genres. Jinhuang Huanggong is a second hospital with a patio in the middle, excellent ventilation and lighting. The carvings of this old house are mainly wood carvings, mainly in the beams of the halls and corridors. On both sides of the gate, there are stone carvings with rich layers and hollowing out. These stone carvings are complex in content, with different expressions and movements, which were created by Chaozhou's top carving masters. Compared with stone carving, Chaozhou is more famous for its golden lacquer wood carving, which is basically impossible to copy. Jihuang Huanggong is the representative of Chaozhou gold lacquer wood carving craft. If you dont go to the Forbidden City in Beijing, you dont go to the West Palace in Hangzhou, you dont go to the West Lake in Hangzhou, and you dont look at the garden in Suzhou. It is definitely a pity. Chaozhou gold lacquer wood carvings are extremely complicated, each one has a large number of flowers, grasses, fishes or characters. Most of these sculptures are based on ancient Chinese folk tales or legends, and are integrated into painting and other art to express auspicious mood or The feelings of the house owner are all over the world, and they are amazing! Traffic: 3-way inner ring car.