Duke of Zhou Temple, Luoyang
周公庙
A Ming-dynasty temple commemorating the Duke of Zhou's construction of Luoyi, with halls showcasing Zhou ritual culture, on Dingding Road.
The Luoyang Duke of Zhou Temple was first built in the late Sui and early Tang dynasties, and the present buildings date from the Ming. It is on Dingding Road in Xigong District and commemorates Duke Dan of Zhou for building Luoyi as the eastern capital and establishing ritual and music. Its buildings include the Dingding Hall, the Liyue Hall and the Huiji Gate, and it has an exhibition on Zhou ritual culture. Admission is about RMB 10–20. Few visitors come, so it suits those interested in Zhou culture. It is very close to Wangcheng Park and the Tianzi Jialiu Museum and can be visited in sequence.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:30
Nearby sights
- Yingtian Gate
- Mingtang and Tiantang
- Lijing Gate & Old Town Streets
- Jiuzhou Pond
- Zhenbutong Restaurant (Luoyang Water Banquet)
- Xigong Snack Street
- Tianzi Jialiu Museum
- Shanxi-Shaanxi Guild Hall of Luoyang