Mi Fu Memorial Temple
米公祠
A memorial shrine to the Northern Song calligrapher and painter Mi Fu, housing more than a hundred stone steles with calligraphy by Mi Fu and other famous masters.
Mi Fu Memorial Temple Mi Fu Memorial Temple stands on the southern bank of the Han River, northwest of Xiangyang's ancient city. It honors Mi Fu, the famous Northern Song painter and calligrapher, who was a native of Xiangyang and one of the "Four Masters of the Song." The shrine was first built in the Yuan dynasty and the present buildings date from the Ming and Qing. It is a nationally important cultural heritage site. Inside are the Worship Hall, the Baojin Studio, and the Yanggao Hall. The Baojin Studio and the stele corridor hold more than a hundred stone inscriptions by Mi Fu, his son Mi Youren, and famous masters across the centuries, including Huang Tingjian and Cai Xiang. It is a must-see for calligraphy lovers. The garden is small and elegant, and it includes a sculpture of the "Stone Worship" story, in which Mi Fu bowed to a stone. The site is not large, and a visit takes about an hour. Check the official notice for ticket prices. It is about a 10-minute walk west along the Han River from Linhan Gate, and you can combine it with the city wall and North Street.
Opening hours
About 8:30 am–5:30 pm (follow the scenic area's posted hours)
Nearby sights
- Furen Cheng (Lady's Fortress)
- Xiangyang Ancient City Wall & Linhan Gate
- North Street & Zhaoming Terrace
- Chenlaoxiang Historic Quarter (Fancheng)
- Green Screen Wall of Prince Xiang's Mansion
- Zhongxuan Tower
- Zhenwushan Taoist Temple
- Xiangyang Museum