Zhang Fei Temple (Zhang Huanhou Temple)
汉桓侯祠
The shrine and tomb of Zhang Fei, the Three Kingdoms general who guarded Langzhong for seven years and was buried there. It has Ming and Qing buildings and a tomb mound, and it is a national key cultural heritage site.
The official name of Zhang Fei Temple is the Shrine of Marquis Hanhuan. It stands on West Street in the old town of Langzhong. During the Three Kingdoms period, Zhang Fei served as Governor of Bazhong and guarded Langzhong for seven years. He was murdered there in 221 CE and buried in Langzhong. Later generations built a shrine in front of his tomb to honour him. The buildings that survive today date from the Ming and Qing dynasties, and the site was listed as a national key cultural heritage site in 1996. The temple faces south and consists of a gate, the Diwan Tower, arches on each side, the main hall, a rear hall and a tomb pavilion. The main hall houses a statue of Zhang Fei, and its side walls are lined with stone inscriptions from various dynasties and murals on Three Kingdoms themes. At the back stands Zhang Fei's burial mound, about 8 metres high and shaded by ancient trees. From the top of the Diwan Tower you can look out over the rooftops of the old town. Admission is about 50 yuan, and it is included in several combined tickets. The temple is on the west side of the old town, about 5 to 10 minutes on foot from the Examination Hall and Zhongtian Tower. Street performances such as the "Zhang Fei Inspects the City" folk show are sometimes held nearby, and times are announced by the site. The Zhang Fei beef sold in shops around the area is a local specialty. It has a dark exterior and a red cross-section, and it is said to be named after the temple.
Opening hours
8:00–18:30 (October 8–April 30: until 18:00)