Wang Hai Temple (Origin of Chinese Merchants)
三商之源
A memorial temple and plaza honoring Wang Hai, the 'Ancestor of Chinese Merchants.' Shangqiu presents itself as the birthplace of merchants, commerce and goods.
Legend says that Wang Hai, an early ancestral lord of the Shang people, domesticated oxen to pull carts and traded goods with other tribes, which is how the word 'merchant' (shangren) came about. For this reason Shangqiu promotes itself as the 'Source of the Three Shangs, Capital of Chinese Merchants.' The scenic area features a statue of Wang Hai, the Hall of the Ancestor of Chinese Merchants and exhibits on commercial culture. It often hosts a Chinese Merchants Culture Festival and worship ceremonies. The site lies between Ebo Terrace and Shangqiu Museum, a few minutes' walk from each, so it is a convenient stop.
Opening hours
About 08:00–18:00