Yaowang Temple (Anguo)
药王庙
An ancient temple in the 'Medicine Capital' of Anguo dedicated to the Medicine King Pi Tong; nearby is a nationally renowned Chinese herbal medicine trading market.
Anguo has long been known as the 'Medicine Capital' and as Qizhou. The Yaowang Temple honors Pi Tong, a Eastern Han general revered as the Medicine King. It dates back a long way, and the surviving buildings are in Ming and Qing styles. The temple houses a Hall of Famous Physicians and two tall iron flagpoles, and it is a National Key Cultural Relic Protection Unit. Herb fairs are held here every spring and autumn. An old saying goes: 'Herbs become medicine only after reaching Anguo, and medicine gains its fragrance only after passing through Qizhou.' Nearby, you can visit the Oriental Medicine City, a large Chinese herbal market, to learn about the herbal trade. Tickets are required (exact fee posted on site). It is about 55 km from Baoding city.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:30
Nearby sights
- Ranzhuang Tunnel Warfare Site
- Dingzhou Examination Hall
- Liaodi Pagoda of Kaiyuan Temple
- Huai Army Guild Hall
- Ancient Lotus Pond Garden
- Zhili Governor-General's Office
- Guangyuan Garden (Cao Kun's Residence)
- Baoding West Street