Mingjiao Temple (Jiaonu Terrace)
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An ancient temple built on the 'Jiaonu Terrace,' where Cao Cao reportedly trained crossbowmen, and one of the oldest historical sites in Hefei's old town, right on Huaihe Road.
Mingjiao Temple stands on the eastern section of Huaihe Road Pedestrian Street, built atop an earthen platform about 5 meters high. Legend says it was the 'Jiaonu Terrace,' where Cao Cao trained crossbowmen to defend against the Eastern Wu during the Three Kingdoms period. A temple was built on the platform during the Southern Dynasties, and the surviving halls date from Qing-era reconstruction. The terrace also holds 'Wushang Well,' an ancient well. It is an important Three Kingdoms heritage site and Buddhist temple in Hefei. Admission is low (confirm on site), and a visit takes about 40 minutes. Together with Xiaoyaojin Park and the Three Kingdoms New City Site, it forms a Three Kingdoms culture route through Hefei. Getting there: about a 5-minute walk from Dadongmen station on the Metro.
Opening hours
Approx. 07:30–17:00
Nearby sights
- Huaihe Road Pedestrian Street
- Former Residence of Li Hongzhang
- Lord Bao Park
- Xiaoyaojin Park
- Hefei Huancheng Park
- Hefei City God Temple
- Leijie Food Street
- Tian'e Lake (Swan Lake)