subject: Wuhou Shrine Three Kingdoms Relic Of Chengdu [print this page] In ancient china, Shrines were built to honour the memory and sprit of great personalities who brought change to the lives of people. They were often honoured as divine beings, and the worship of the shrines dedicated to them were endured through the years. The famous Wuhou Shrine of Chengdu is one such monument beloved to the Chinese that you can visit during your holiday in China.
Evidently the Wuhou Shrine was built to honour the memory of Zhuge Liang; Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Shu, which was a powerful Chinese kingdom in the 2nd century BCE during the Three Kingdoms period. Even today the Wuhou Shrine houses many statues of Zhuge Liang and other ministers and generals of Shu period as well as those of the Emperor of Shu during that time, Liu Bei. In fact, the name of the shrine itself may be translated as Minister of War, and evidently this is a tribute to Prime Minister Zhuge Liang who was renowned as a brilliant military strategist that contributed greatly to the stability of the kingdom he served.
Locating Wuhou Shrine when youre at Chengdu city is not difficult as it is a landmark building frequently visited by crowds of locals as well as inquisitive travellers. Sited on the southern suburb of the present day city, this ancient sanctuary is easily identified by its classical Chinese architectural character. The present building that you will see was built in 1672 upon the previous structures, with its hard-to-miss traditional red walls and wide-eaved curving roofs evoking a strange sense of calm and sanctity. Take your time to enjoy the atmosphere and see the valued historic relics held within; it would be a good idea to pack some snacks as you might find yourself spending a whole afternoon in this majestic Three Kingdoms relic.
Traveling to Wuhou Shrine by bus or taxi is relatively easy if you find yourself a place to stay in central Chengdu. Finding a classy Chengdu hotel is not very hard either, as there are several star-class lodging options for you to choose from. If you are looking for a hotel Chengdu proudly calls its own; Millennium Chengdu, just 20 minutes away from the airport. With all of the citys shopping and dining attractions minutes away thanks to the reasonably efficient public transport, you will find yourself breathing in the splendour of Chengdu, with its ultramodern cityscape and historic gems of the likes of Wuhou Shrine sitting together in perfect harmony; a trait that China is traditionally renowned of.
