Temple and Tomb of Bi Gan
比干庙
A temple and cemetery honoring Bi Gan, a loyal minister of the Shang dynasty. It is a national ancestral site for the Lin family, and it houses the Northern Wei stele mourning Bi Gan by Emperor Xiaowen.
Bigan Temple is on the northern outskirts of Weihui City. It was first built in the Northern Wei dynasty, and most of the surviving structures date from the Ming dynasty. It is a national key cultural heritage site. Bi Gan was an uncle of King Zhou of Shang. He was executed by having his heart removed after speaking out against the king. Later generations revered him as a loyal minister and a god of wealth, and he is regarded as the ancestor of the Lin family. Lin families from across the world often come here to honor their ancestors. The temple holds historic steles, including the Northern Wei stele of Emperor Xiaowen's 'Eulogy for Bi Gan' and a Tang dynasty stele with an edict from Emperor Taizong. The rear of the complex contains Bi Gan's tomb and a sacred road. It is about 30 km from Huixian city. A visit takes about 1.5 hours. Admission prices are posted on site.
Opening hours
08:00–18:00