Liuhou Park
柳侯公园
A downtown park commemorating Liu Zongyuan, a Tang-dynasty prefect of Liuzhou. Liuhou Temple, his garment tomb and Luochi Pond together tell the story of Liuzhou's remembrance of Liu.
Liuhou Park sits in the city center of Chengzhong District. It is named after Liu Zongyuan, the Tang-dynasty writer and prefect of Liuzhou, known as “Liu of Liuzhou.” The Liuhou Temple (Liuhou Ci) in the park was first built during the Changqing era of the Tang, originally as the Luochi Temple, and what survives today is a Qing-dynasty reconstruction. Inside is the “Three Perfections Stele,” which features a text by Han Yu, calligraphy by Su Shi and an account of Liu Zongyuan's deeds. It is the core relic of this national key cultural heritage site. Beside the temple are Liu Zongyuan's garment tomb, Luochi Pond and the Ganxiang Pavilion. The park's lakes, ancient trees and Lingnan-style pavilions make it a public space where residents exercise in the morning, play chess and sing folk songs. Allow 1 to 1.5 hours. It can be combined with the nearby Liuzhou Museum and the Zhongshan Road shopping district. Admission is free, though the temple may charge separately during certain hours; check on site. Transport: many city bus lines stop at “Liuhou Park.”
Opening hours
06:00–22:00 (Liuhou Temple approx. 08:30–17:30)
Nearby sights
- Liuzhou Museum
- East Gate Tower of Liuzhou
- Liuzhou Bauhinia Blossom Streets
- Liujiang River Scenic Belt
- Panlong Mountain Waterfall
- Yaobu Ancient Town & Liuzhou Confucian Temple
- Liuzhou Industrial Museum
- Ma'anshan Park