Jiayingguan Temple
嘉应观（黄河龙王庙）
A Yellow River flood-control temple built by imperial decree during the Yongzheng reign, known as the “Yellow River Forbidden City,” that illustrates the history of river management in the Qing dynasty.
Jiayingguan stands on the north bank of the Yellow River in Wuzhi County. It was built by imperial decree in 1723, the first year of the Yongzheng reign, to worship the river god and honor the officials who managed the river. Its layout imitates the Forbidden City, and its rank is very high. It is known as the “Yellow River Forbidden City” and the “River Court Forbidden City,” and it is a key national cultural heritage site. The complex includes a front gate, an imperial stele pavilion, a main hall, and the East and West Dragon King halls. The bronze stele in the imperial stele pavilion was inscribed by Emperor Yongzheng himself, and the coffered-ceiling paintings in the main hall are well preserved. The site was also one of the seats of the Qing river administration. Its exhibits present the history of Yellow River management and the deeds of famous river-control officials, earning it the title “Museum of Yellow River Management.” The site is not large, and it takes about 1 to 1.5 hours to see. Admission follows the scenic area’s official announcements. It is about 40 km from Zhengzhou (across the Yellow River) and about 50 km from Jiaozuo city, and it can be paired with Chenjiagou in a single day.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00–17:30 (per park announcements)