Haihui Temple (Acheng)

阿城海会寺

An ancient temple beside the canal in Acheng Town, rebuilt in the Qing dynasty with funding from canal merchants and salt traders. Together with the nearby Jingmen and Acheng locks, it belongs to the canal heritage route.

Haihui Temple lies on the east bank of the ancient canal in Acheng Town, Yanggu county. It was founded early on, and in the Qing dynasty it was rebuilt with funding from merchants and salt transport traders. It is one of the more intact temple complexes along the canal, with a mountain gate, a main hall and side halls. Near Acheng Town, the Upper and Lower Acheng Locks and the Upper and Lower Jingmen Locks are part of the Grand Canal World Heritage, and remains of ancient Huitong River locks can be seen here. It is a good stop when self-driving on a canal-themed route. Opening hours follow on-site arrangements.

Opening hours

About 08:00–17:00

Temple · Canal · Ancient sluice gates

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