Zhijiang Tianhou Temple
芷江天后宫
A Mazu temple built by merchants from Fujian. Its stone archway carries reliefs of scenes like the “Three Towns of Wuhan” and Luoyang Bridge, and the craftsmanship is exquisite.
Zhijiang Tianhou Temple stands on the Wu River in Zhijiang County. Built in the Qianlong era of the Qing dynasty with funds raised by Fujian merchants, it is a rare Mazu temple in the inland of western Hunan and a record of Fujian merchants' trade here. The blue stone archway at the gate carries dozens of reliefs, including the “Three Towns of Wuhan,” Luoyang Bridge, and “Eight Kings Touring the Heavens,” with finely detailed figures and street scenes. It is a stone-carving masterpiece and a national key cultural relic protection unit. Beside the temple is the Longjin Wind and Rain Bridge, and the two can be visited together on a walk of about an hour.
Opening hours
About 08:30–17:30
Nearby sights
- Longjin Wind and Rain Bridge
- Zhijiang Flying Tigers Museum
- Former Site of the Japanese Surrender (Zhijiang)
- Jingping Ancient Village
- Furong Tower
- Qianyang Ancient Town
- Hongjiang Ancient Commercial Town
- Anjiang Agricultural School Memorial Park