Erlang Temple (Wangbao Village)
王报二郎庙
A Jin-dynasty opera stage inside Erlang Temple in Wangbao Village, Gaoping. It is the oldest surviving dated stage in China.
Erlang Temple is located in Wangbao Village, Sizhuang Township, Gaoping City. Its opera stage was built in the 23rd year of the Dading era of the Jin dynasty, which corresponds to 1183. It is the oldest surviving opera stage in China with a confirmed inscribed date. Its brackets and platform foundation are well preserved, making it a valuable physical source for the history of Chinese opera. It is a key national cultural heritage site. The temple is small and can be seen in half an hour. It can be scheduled together with the Changping Battle Site. Opening hours are subject to on-site information.
Opening hours
About 08:30–17:30